noun
horripilation
Horripilation (noun) means a bristling of the hair on the head or body, caused by things such as fear, cold or illness.
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A bristling of the hair on the head or body, caused by things such as fear, cold or illness.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin horripilatio, horripilationem.
Synonyms
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gooseflesh
goosebump
Related words
Rhymes for horripilation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of horripilation?
"horripilation" (noun) means a bristling of the hair on the head or body, caused by things such as fear, cold or illness.
What is another word for horripilation?
Other words for "horripilation" include gooseflesh, goosebump.
