transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈiŋ-kyə-bəs, ˈin- ]
noun
( plural in·cu·bi -ˌbī, -ˌbē ; also -bus·es )
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin incubare
Date: 13th century
1. : an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep ; especially : one that has sexual intercourse with women while they are sleeping — compare succubus
2. : nightmare 2
3. : one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare