Horripilation Definition
hô-rĭpə-lāshən, hŏ-
noun
The erection of hair of the head or body, as from fear, disease, or cold; goose bumps.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Horripilation
Late Latin horripilātiō horripilātiōn- from Latin horripilātus past participle of horripilāre to bristle with hairs horrēre to tremble pilāre to grow hair (from pilus hair)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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