incubus

One entry found for incubus.

Main Entry: in·cu·bus
Pronunciation: 'i[ng]-ky&-b&s, 'in-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural in·cu·bi /-"bI, -"bE /; also -bus·es
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin incubare
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