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- [in-kyuh-buh s, ing-]
- /ˈɪn kyə bəs, ˈɪŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-kyuh-buh s, ing-]
- /ˈɪn kyə bəs, ˈɪŋ-/
Definitions of incubi word
- noun plural incubi an imaginary demon or evil spirit supposed to descend upon sleeping persons, especially one fabled to have sexual intercourse with women during their sleep. Compare succubus (def 1). 1
- noun plural incubi a nightmare. 1
- noun plural incubi something that weighs upon or oppresses one like a nightmare. 1
- noun incubi Plural form of incubus. 1
- noun incubi plural of incubus. 0
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Origin of incubi
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Late Latin: a nightmare induced by such a demon, noun derivative of Latin incubāre to lie upon; see incubate
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Parts of speech for Incubi
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incubi popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
incubi usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incubi
noun incubi
- demons — sources of worry or conflict which trouble a person or a group of people
- devils — Plural form of devil.
- fiends — Plural form of fiend.
- goblins — a grotesque sprite or elf that is mischievous or malicious toward people.
- hobgoblins — Plural form of hobgoblin.
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