HORRIPILATION


Meaning of HORRIPILATION in English

[ hɒˌrɪpɪ'leɪʃ(ə)n ]

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

Derivatives

horripilate verb

Origin

C17: from late L. horripilatio(n-) , from L. horrere (see horrid ) + pilus 'hair'.

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