JINNI


Meaning of JINNI in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē ]

noun

or jinn ˈjin ; also djin·ni ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē ; or djinn ˈjin

( plural jinn or jinns also djinn or djinns )

Etymology: Arabic jinnī demon

Date: 1684

1. : one of a class of spirits that according to Muslim demonology inhabit the earth, assume various forms, and exercise supernatural power

2. : genie 2

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