n 1 a  :  CHILL 1  b  :  a tremor caused by a chill  2 a  :  rigidity or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli  b  :  RIGOR MORTIS .
 
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Similar sounding terms:  re·cur  re·grow 
 
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