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| in·cu·bus [ íngkyəbəss ] (plural in·cu·bi [ íngkyə b ] or in·cu·bus·es) |
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1. cause of mental distress: something that causes somebody much worry or anxiety, especially a nightmare or obsession
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2. male demon having sex with women: in medieval times, a male demon that was believed to have sexual intercourse with women while they were asleep
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| [14th century. < late Latin, "nightmare" < Latin incubare (see incubate)] |
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