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jinni

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

jin·ni

noun \ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē\
plural jinn or jinns also djinn or djinns

Definition of JINNI

1
: one of a class of spirits that according to Muslim demonology inhabit the earth, assume various forms, and exercise supernatural power
2
: genie 2

Variants of JINNI

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

Origin of JINNI

Arabic jinnī demon
First Known Use: 1684

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