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horripilation

Syllabification: (hor·rip·i·la·tion)
Pronunciation: /hôˌripəˈlāSHən, hə-/
Definition of horripilation

noun

literary
  • the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement.

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horripilate

Pronunciation: /hôˈripəˌlāt, hə-/
verb

Origin:

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

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