jinni

jin·ni or jin·nee also djin·ni or djin·ny  (jn, j-n)

n. pl. jinn also djinn (jn)

In Muslim legend, a spirit often capable of assuming human or animal form and exercising supernatural influence over people.

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[Arabic jinn, demonic, demon, from jinn, demons, from janna, to cover, conceal; see gnn in Semitic roots.]

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jinni, jinnee, djinni, djinny [dʒɪˈniː ˈdʒɪnɪ]

n pl jinn, djinn [dʒɪn]

(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a being or spirit in Muslim belief who could assume human or animal form and influence man by supernatural powers

[from Arabic]

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jinni - (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals djinn, djinni, djinny, genie, jinnee Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" shaitan, shaytan - (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray eblis - (Islam) the principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology disembodied spirit, spirit - any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings