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