llautu

noun

llau·​tu

ˈlau̇(ˌ)tü

plural -s

: a fringed cord of vicuña wool worn wound about the head by ancient Peruvians as an emblem of nobility

Word History

Etymology

Spanish llautu, llauto, from Quechua lláutu

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