n. (also jinn, djinn) (pl. jinn or djinn) (in Muslim mythology) an intelligent being lower than the angels, able to appear in human and animal forms, and having power over people.
Etymology: Arab. jinni, pl. jinn: cf. GENIE
n. (also jinn, djinn) (pl. jinn or djinn) (in Muslim mythology) an intelligent being lower than the angels, able to appear in human and animal forms, and having power over people.
Etymology: Arab. jinni, pl. jinn: cf. GENIE
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012