genie

noun

ge·​nie ˈjē-nē How to pronounce genie (audio)
plural genies also genii ˈjē-nē(-ˌī) How to pronounce genie (audio)
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: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

Examples of genie in a Sentence

He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.
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Word History

Etymology

French génie, from Arabic jinnī

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of genie was in 1706

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Cite this Entry

“Genie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genie. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

genie

noun
ge·​nie ˈjē-nē How to pronounce genie (audio)
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

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