succubine

Meanings

• noun

  A female demon or supernatural entity in folklore who appears in dreams and seduces men, often taking the form of a beautiful woman.

  - "The knight was so taken by the succubine's charms that he forgot his duty."
  - "Many legends speak of men being seduced by succubines and losing their souls."
  - "The artist painted a series of portraits of succubines, each more alluring than the last."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with succubine
jujube , subdue , cubicle

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Variants

List of all variants of succubine that leads to same result
succumb , succumbed , succumbing , succumbs

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Etymology

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The term succubine comes from the Latin word succubus, meaning 'one who lies beneath'.

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Trivia

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1. Succubines are often depicted as having wings, claws, or other demonic features.

2. The term succubine first appeared in medieval European literature.

3. Some legends claim that succubines can grant wishes in exchange for a man's soul.

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Related Concepts

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1. incubus: A male demon or supernatural entity who appears in dreams and seduces women. The term incubus is derived from the Latin word incubare, meaning 'to lie upon'. Succubines and incubuses are often considered to be counterparts or opposites.

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Culture

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In folklore and mythology, succubines are often depicted as seductive and powerful female demons who tempt men in their dreams. They have been featured in literature, art, and music throughout history, and continue to be a popular subject in modern culture.

How to Memorize "succubine"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize succubine, visualize a beautiful, seductive demon who appears in dreams to tempt men.

2. associate
   

   - Associate succubine with seduction, temptation, and dreams.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Seductive Dreaming Demon' to remember the meaning of succubine.

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