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BNC: 39302 COCA: 39616
BNC: 39302 COCA: 39616

incubus

noun

in·​cu·​bus ˈiŋ-kyə-bəs How to pronounce incubus (audio)
ˈin-
plural incubi ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbī How to pronounce incubus (audio) -ˌbē How to pronounce incubus (audio)
ˈin-
also incubuses
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
3
: one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As Tommy’s experiences in the tunnels of France mark a continued incubus for his character, with visions of being pulled into the mud, the sounding of the bell coincides with his own inner peace. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 June 2022 An incubus is the male variety (and also that band). Angie Jones, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin incubare

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of incubus was in the 13th century
BNC: 39302 COCA: 39616

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