'g'enie' definitions:

Definition of 'g'enie'

From: GCIDE
  • genie \ge"nie\, g'enie \g['e]`nie\(j[=e]"n[=e]), n. [F.]
  • 1. Same as Genius[1]. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Islamic mythology) Same as jinnee. [PJC]
  • 3. (Fairy tales) A fabulous spirit having special powers, often appearing in human form, which, when summoned by a person, is required to perform the commands of the summoner. It is based on the mythological jinnee; the prototype is the genie residing in an oil lamp, summoned by Aladdin. [PJC]