| a rough condition of the skin, resembling that of a plucked goose, induced by cold or fear; horripilation. |
| goose bumps pl.n. Momentary roughness of the skin caused by erection of the papillae in response to cold or fear. Also called goose flesh, goose pimples. |
goose bumps pl.n.
Momentary roughness of the skin caused by erection of the papillae in response to cold or fear. Also called cutis anserina, goose flesh, goose pimples.