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succubus

noun
suc·​cu·​bus | \ ˈsÉ™-kyÉ™-bÉ™s How to pronounce succubus (audio) \
plural succubi\ ˈsÉ™-​kyÉ™-​ËŒbÄ« How to pronounce succubi (audio) , -​ËŒbÄ“ \

Definition of succubus

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

Examples of succubus in a Sentence

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Eve Silvera, secretly a succubus demon and murderer, smushed thanks to my actions. David Canfield, EW.com, "Ready for more Slayer? Get a first look at Kiersten White's next Buffy-based novel," 17 July 2019 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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First Known Use of succubus

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for succubus

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, alteration of Latin succuba paramour, from succubare to lie under, from sub- + cubare to lie, recline

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succubus

noun
suc·​cu·​bus | \ ˈsÉ™k-yÉ™-bÉ™s How to pronounce succubus (audio) \
plural succubi\ -​ËŒbÄ« How to pronounce succubi (audio) , -​ËŒbÄ“ How to pronounce succubi (audio) \

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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