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How to pronounce “incubus

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Pronunciation guide for incubus

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of incubus with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Judah & The Lionwith Incubus and Jimmy Eat World.
Definition summary
(mediaeval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.

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How to pronounce incubus

Judah & The Lion

with Incubus and Jimmy Eat World.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “incubus

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (mediaeval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
  • A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
  • (by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
  • (entomology) One of various of parasitic insects, especially subfamily Aphidiinae.

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