genii

ge·ni·i ¹

 (jē′nē-ī′)

n. Roman Mythology

Plural of genius.

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ge·ni·i ²

 (jē′nē-ī′)

pl.n. Archaic

Genies; jinn.

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[Plural of genius (influenced by Arabic jinnī, jinni).]

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genii

(ˈdʒiːnɪˌaɪ)

n

the plural of genius⁵, genius⁶

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gen•ius

(ˈdʒin yəs)

n., pl. gen•ius•es for 2,3,8, gen•i•i (ˈdʒi niˌaɪ)
for 6,7,9.

1. an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, esp. as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart.

2. a person having such capacity.

3. natural ability; talent: a genius for leadership.

4. distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.

5. the guardian spirit of a place, person, institution, etc.

6. a person who strongly influences for good or ill the character, conduct, or destiny of a person, place, or thing: an evil genius.

7. jinn.

[1350–1400; < Latin: tutelary deity or genius of a person; compare genus]

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