horripilation

 
Pronunciation: /hɒˌrɪpɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

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'