incubus

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Synonyms: incubous

Antonyms: incubous

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|medieval folklore}} An [[evil]] [[spirit]] supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have [[sex]] with [[women]] as they [[sleep]].
2. A feeling of oppression during sleep, [[sleep paralysis]]; night terrors, a [[nightmare]].
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} Any [[oppressive]] thing or person; a [[burden]].
4. {{lb|en|entomology}} One of various of parasitic [[insects]], especially subfamily {{taxfmt|Aphidiinae|subfamily}}.

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