Horripilation
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔɹˈaɪˈpiɫɑtˈaɪˌɑn/
Horripilation (noun)
- A physical reaction where the skin hairs stand up, often because of fear, cold, or strong emotion.
Examples
- The cold wind caused horripilation on my arms.
- A sudden chill brought horripilation to her skin.