goose bumps

goose flesh

noun
a rough condition of the skin, resembling that of a plucked goose, induced by cold or fear; horripilation.
Also, goose·flesh.
Also called goose pimples, goose bumps, goose skin.


Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English
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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.

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