djinni
djin·ni
| \ ˈjē-nē
, ˈji-
, jə-ˈnē \
, ˈji-
, jə-ˈnē \
variants:
or djinn
variants 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 sense 2
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“Djinni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/djinni. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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