Pele's hair
noun
Pe·le's hair
ˌpālāz-,
ˌpēlēz-
: glass threads or fibers blown by the wind from frothy lava, the tips of lava jets, or drops of liquid lava thrown into the air that often collect in thick masses resembling tow
Word History
Etymology
translation of Hawaiian lauoho-o-Pele, from Pele, Hawaiian volcano goddess