noun
reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
• Syn: ↑pilomotor reflex, ↑gooseflesh, ↑goosebump, ↑goose pimple, ↑goose skin, ↑horripilation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑horripilate (for: ↑horripilation)
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.