incube — meaning in English

English meaning

• incubus noun In medieval European folklore, a male demon believed to settle on people as they sleep and cause nightmares.

Senses

incube is used for these senses in English:

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

incubus — full definition

1. noun In medieval European folklore, a male demon believed to settle on people as they sleep and cause nightmares.
2. noun A thing that oppresses or weighs heavily on someone, like a burden that cannot be shaken off.

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