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goose flesh

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


Origin:
1375–1425; late ME
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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 goose flesh, goose pimples.
goose flesh  
n.  See goose bumps.
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