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Pele's hair

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Pele's hair [ˈpeɪleɪz ˈpiːliːz]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) fine threads of volcanic glass formed from molten lava by the action of wind, explosion, etc.
[translation of Hawaiian lauoho-o Pele, from Pele, name of the goddess of volcanoes]


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