pooka
noun
[ ˈpuːkə ]
• (in Irish mythology) a hobgoblin or sprite able to take on the form of various animals.
Origin:
from Irish púca .
pooka
noun
• variant spelling of puka.
puka
noun
• a small spiral shell typically strung with others to make necklaces or bracelets.
Origin:
Hawaiian, literally ‘hole’.
