Meaning of JINNEE
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| | Definition: | | [n] a spirit believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals |
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| | Synonyms: | | djinni, djinny, genie, jinni |
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| | See Also: | | disembodied spirit, Eblis, spirit | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Jin"nee\, n.; pl. {Jinn}. [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 {jin},
{djinnee}, etc.]
Note: Jinn is also used as sing., with pl. jinns.
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