SUCCUBUS


Meaning of SUCCUBUS in English

ˈsəkyəbəs noun

( plural succu·bi -ˌbī)

Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, alteration (influenced by Late Latin incubus ) of Late Latin succuba prostitute, literally, one who lies under, from Latin succubare to lie under, from sub- + cubare to lie down — more at hip

1. : a demon assuming female form to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep — compare incubus

2. : demon , fiend

3. : strumpet , whore

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