succubus

[suhk-yuh-buhs]

noun

plural

succubi 

1. a demon in female form, said to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep.

2. any demon or evil spirit.

3. Archaic.,  a strumpet; prostitute.

succubus

/ ˈsʌkjʊbəs /

noun

1. Also called: succuba. a female demon fabled to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men Compare incubus

2. any evil demon

Word History and Origins

Origin of succubus¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, variant of Latin succuba succuba; incubus

Word History and Origins

Origin of succubus¹

C16: from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin succuba harlot, from Latin succubāre to lie beneath, from _sub- + cubāre to lie

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