succubus

noun

suc·cu·bus | \ ˈsə-kyə-bəs

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plural succubi\ ˈsə-kyə-ˌbī

How to pronounce succubi (audio)

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Definition of succubus

: a demon assuming female form to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep — compare incubus

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Night-blooming cereus does the opposite, springing into flower only under cover of darkness, as bewitching as a succubus. — Kathryn O’shea-evans, WSJ, "5 Unnervingly Spooky Houseplants for Halloween," 25 Oct. 2017 Next level: Be the first person to belly dance with a succubus for 10 seconds or more. — OrlandoSentinel.com, "The Halloween Horror Nights scavenger hunt," 22 Sep. 2017

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succubus

noun

suc·cu·bus | \ ˈsək-yə-bəs

\

plural succubi\ -ˌbī

, -ˌbē

\

Medical Definition of succubus

: an imaginary demon assuming female form and formerly held to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep — compare incubus sense 1

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