Here are some possibilities:
* "Llave" - This means "key" in Spanish. It is the most likely word you were thinking of.
* "Llava" - This could be a misspelling of "llama," which is a South American animal known for its long neck and soft fleece.
* "Lava" - This word refers to the molten rock erupted from volcanoes.
If you provide more context or the sentence where you encountered this word, I can help you determine the correct spelling and meaning.