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''For other uses of the word Incubus, see [[Incubus (disambiguation)]].''


==Etymology==
From Late Latin incubus, from Latin incubo (''“nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper”''), from incubāre (''“to lie upon, to hatch”''), from in- (''“on”'') + cubāre (''“to lie”'').

::n., pl. -bus·es or -bi (-bī').

*1. An evil spirit supposed to descend upon and have sexual intercourse with women as they sleep.
*2. A nightmare.
*3. An oppressive or nightmarish burden.

::Middle English, from Late Latin, alteration of Latin incubō, from incubāre, to lie down on.


==Pronunciation==
'''incubus'''
::(''ĭn'kyə-bəs'', ''ĭng'-'') pronunciation


== External Link ==
*[http://www.answers.com/topic/incubus The original source of this article at Answers.com]