'GENIE' definitions:
Definition of 'genie'
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Definition of 'genie'
From: GCIDE
- Jinnee \Jin"nee\, Jinni \Jin"ni\(j[i^]n"n[=e]), n.; pl. Jinn (j[i^]n). [Ar.] (Arabian & Mohammedan Myth.) A genius or demon; one of the fabled genii, good and evil spirits, supposed to be the children of fire, and to have the power of assuming various forms. [Written also djinnee, genie, etc.]
- Syn: jinn; jin; djinn. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Jinn is also used as sing., with pl. jinns. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'genie'
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]
Synonyms of 'genie'
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Acronyms for 'genie'
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