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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

Browse dictionary entries near horripilation

  1. ‹ horripilate
  2. ‹ horrify
  3. ‹ horrified
  4. ‹ horrific
  5. ‹ horrid
  6. ‹ horribly
  7. ‹ horrible
  8. ‹ horrent
  9. ‹ horrendous
  10. ‹ Horowitz
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  2. horror-stricken ›
  3. horror-struck ›
  4. hors concours ›
  5. hors d'oeuvre ›
  6. hors de combat ›
  7. Horsa ›
  8. horse ›
  9. horse-and-buggy ›
  10. horse around ›