jinni

noun jin·ni \ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē\

plural jinn or jinns also djinn or djinns

Definition of JINNI

: one of a class of spirits that according to Muslim demonology inhabit the earth, assume various forms, and exercise supernatural power

: genie 2

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jin·ni or jinn \ˈjin\ also djin·ni \ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē\ or djinn \ˈjin\

Arabic jinnī demon

First Known Use: 1684

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