Meaning Of The Word Goose skin

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What's The Definition Of Goose skin?

goose skin in American English
noun

goose skin in British English
noun
noun: the bumpy condition of the skin induced by cold, fear, etc, caused by contraction of the muscles at the base of the hair follicles with consequent erection of papillae: so called because of the resemblance to the skin of a freshly-plucked fowl

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