Why are goosebumps called 'goose' bumps in English?

The term goosebumps (also known as pilomotor reflex) was coined in 1859. However, it wasn't always called goosebumps. In early 1800s, it was goose-flesh; in 1761, goose-skin; in 1744, goose's skin; and hen-flesh in 15th century. read more

Apparently, when we get the reflex, our skin resembles the skin of a plucked goose. read more

Only the bumps are bigger and more noticeable because geese are bigger. And when the words ‘goosebumps’ was coined, more than 100 years ago back in old England, people raised geese for food instead of chickens. read more

Goosebumps are a physiological phenomenon inherited from our animal ancestors, which was useful to them but are not of much help to us. Goosebumps are tiny elevations of the skin that resemble the skin of poultry after the feathers have been plucked. read more