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    When people are frightened or shocked, the hair on the back of their neck stands up. What is that type of hair called?

    Question #46115. Asked by peasypod. (Apr 06 04 6:14 AM)


    TabbyTom

    		One word for the bristling of the hair is horripilation.

    Apr 06 04, 8:56 AM
    Senior Moments

    		According to my reverse dictionary the answer could also be hackles

    Apr 06 04, 5:33 PM
    peasypod

    		The answer is Zazzera.

    Apr 06 04, 9:04 PM

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