SUCCUBUS


Meaning of SUCCUBUS in English

[ 'sʌkjʊbəs ]

■ noun ( plural succubi -bʌɪ ) a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men.

Origin

ME: from med. L. ~ 'prostitute', from succubare , from sub- 'under' + cubare 'to lie'.

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