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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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Main Entry: goose·flesh
Pronunciation: -"flesh
Function: noun
: GOOSEBUMPS
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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