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 goose bump goose bump /ˈɡuːs bʌmp/

noun

  1. Reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation  ( goose bump , goose pimple , goose skin , goosebump , gooseflesh , horripilation , pilomotor reflex )
    reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation


 Anser anser Anser anser /ˈænsər ˈænsər/

noun

  1. Common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds  ( Anser anser , graylag [American] , graylag goose [American] , greylag [Canadian, British] , greylag goose [Canadian, British] )
    common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds


 acquaintance acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/

noun

  1. () Personal knowledge or information about someone or something  ( conversance , conversancy , acquaintance , familiarity )
    personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  2. () A person with whom you are acquainted  ( acquaintance , friend )
    a person with whom you are acquainted
      I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances
    I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances
      We are friends of the family
    we are friends of the family
  3. () A relationship less intimate than friendship  ( acquaintanceship , acquaintance )
    a relationship less intimate than friendship


 palaeogeography palaeogeography /ˌpeɪliːoʊdʒiˈɒgrəfi/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] The study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs  ( palaeogeography [Canadian, British] , paleogeography [ N. American] )
    the study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs


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