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horripilation definition

hor·ripi·la·tion (hô rip′ə lā′s̸hən)

noun

the erection of hair of the head or body, as from fear, disease, or cold; goose flesh

Etymology: LL horripilatio: see horripilate

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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