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.”
Boscage (noun) bos-kij a mass of trees or shrubs; wood, grove, or thicket. 1350–1400; Middle English boskage. Middle French boscage. (more…)