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horripilation

Pronunciation: /hɒˌrɪpɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
Definition of horripilation

noun

[mass noun] literary
  • the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement: [count noun]:a horripilation of dread tingled down my spine

Derivatives

horripilate

verb
my skin horripilated

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin horripilatio(n-), from Latin horrere 'stand on end' (see horrid) + pilus 'hair'

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Definition of horripilation in the US English dictionary

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