Meaning Of The Word Incubus

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What's The Definition Of Incubus?

incubus in American English
an evil spirit or demon thought in medieval times to descend upon and have sexual intercourse with women
noun: an imaginary demon or evil spirit supposed to descend upon sleeping persons, esp. one fabled to have sexual intercourse with women during their sleep

incubus in British English
noun: a demon believed in folklore to lie upon sleeping persons, esp to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women

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