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1. (n.) incubus
an evil spirit supposed to descend upon sleeping persons, esp. one fabled to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.
2. incubus
something that oppresses one like a nightmare.
Etymology: (1175–1225; ME < LL: a nightmare induced by such a demon)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) incubus
a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
2. (noun) nightmare, incubus
a situation resembling a terrifying dream
3. (noun) incubus
someone who depresses or worries others
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) incubus
a demon; a fiend; a lascivious spirit, supposed to have sexual intercourse with women by night
2. (noun) incubus
the nightmare. See Nightmare
3. (noun) incubus
any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties
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