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incubus noun

  /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ , /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/
  • (medieval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
  • A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
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