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jinni

jin·ni [ jínnee ] (plural jinn [ jin ]) or djin·ni [ jínnee ] (plural djinn)


noun 
Definition:
 
Islamic magic spirit: in Islamic folklore, a spirit that can take on various human and animal forms and makes mischievous use of its supernatural powers.
See also  genie


[Early 19th century. < Arabic jinnī]
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