First Known Use: 13th century
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incubus
noun in·cu·bus \ˈiŋ-kyə-bəs, ˈin-\
plural in·cu·bi\-ˌbī, -ˌbē\ also in·cu·bus·es
Definition of INCUBUS
1
: an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep; especially : one that has sexual intercourse with women while they are sleeping — compare succubus
2
: nightmare 2
3
: one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
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Origin of INCUBUS
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin incubare
Medical Dictionary
incubus
noun in·cu·bus \ˈiŋ-kyə-bəs, ˈin-\
plural in·cu·bi \-ˌbī, -ˌbē\ also in·cu·bus·es
Medical Definition of INCUBUS
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