■ noun ( plural ~es )
1》 exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
2》 an exceptionally intelligent or able person.
3》 ( plural genii -nɪʌɪ ) (in some mythologies) a spirit associated with a person, place, or institution.
4》 the prevalent character or spirit of a nation, period, etc.
Origin
ME: from L., from the root of gignere 'beget'.