succubi
The plural of "succubus" is succubi.
succubus comes from Latin, and like many Latin nouns ending in -us it changes the ending to -i.
Meaning: a female demon in legends (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with succubi: the succubi are. Because succubi does not end in s, the possessive plural is succubi's.
How do you pronounce it?
succubus is pronounced /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/.
Did you know?
- Many scientific words kept their Latin or Greek plurals when they entered English, such as fungi, bacteria and criteria.
Examples in context
- The old book describes demons and succubi.Singular: The old book describes a demon and a succubus.
- Succubi appear in many legends.Singular: A succubus appears in many legends.
