succubus
a demon in female form, said to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep.: Compare incubus (def. 1).
any demon or evil spirit.
Archaic. a strumpet; prostitute.
Origin of succubus
1Words that may be confused with succubus
- incubus, succubus
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How to use succubus in a sentence
Then he passes to the middle ages, and dwells upon the popular belief in incubi and succubi.
A Problem in Modern Ethics | John Addington SymondsImps, male and female, called incubi and succubi respectively, were supposed to be the active agents in producing the affection.
Sleep and Its Derangements | William A. HammondI page through the book, and my eye is caught by the part about Incubi and Succubi.
Legends | August StrindbergIn those intellectual days people believed in what were called the Incubi and the Succubi.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) | Robert G. IngersollDuring the witchcraft period familiarity of this nature with Incubi or Succubi was punished with death.
Woman, Church & State | Matilda Joslyn Gage
British Dictionary definitions for succubus
/ (ˈsʌkjʊbəs) /
Also called: succuba a female demon fabled to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men: Compare incubus
any evil demon
Origin of succubus
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