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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Same as
gooseflesh .
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- noun Raised
skin , usually caused by theinvoluntary erection ofhairs on theneck orarms caused bycold ,excitement , orfear .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
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