succubus
Americannoun
plural
succubi-
a demon in female form, said to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep.
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any demon or evil spirit.
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Archaic. a strumpet; prostitute.
noun
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Also called: succuba. a female demon fabled to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men Compare incubus
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any evil demon
Etymology
Origin of succubus
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, variant of Latin succuba succuba; incubus
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Example Sentences
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“That includes, but is not limited to ... actual humans, DMs, AI bots or succubus demons.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I think there has been a pervasive perception of me as a shallow succubus, if that makes any sense, for at least the first decade of my career,” Fox said.
From Washington Post
Let’s pause here briefly to note that Immanuel is likely referencing incubi and succubi in her sermons.
From The Guardian
Their concerns and their troubles are discussed at the coffee counter, and whether it’s a vampire, an elf or a succubus, their issues are relatable.
From Los Angeles Times
She mothered iconic unhinged villains, like the green-horned succubus in “Curse of the Crimson Altar.”
From New York Times
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