Incubus (noun)
in-koo-bus
an imaginary demon or evil spirit supposed to descend upon sleeping persons, especially one fabled to have sexual intercourse with women during their sleep.
1175–1225; Middle English Late Latin: a nightmare induced by such a demon, noun derivative of Latin incubāre to lie upon
Example sentences
“The incubus was terrifying, a horrifying nightmare.”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
