genie
/ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/
D͡ƷIː · ni (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
Etymology
From French génie (“genius, genie”), a phono-semantic matching of Arabic جِنِّيّ (jinniyy).
Example Sentences
- "genie in a bottle"
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