pukao

Etymology

From Rapa Nui pukao.

pukao means A cylinder of red scoria mounted as a separate piece on the head of a moai, in the manner of a hat or topknot. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A cylinder of red scoria mounted as a separate piece on the head of a moai, in the manner of a hat or topknot.