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jinni
(ji nē′, jin′ē)
noun pl. jinn
Muslim Folklore a supernatural being that can take human or animal form and influence human affairs
Origin: Ar jinnī, pl. jinn
See jinni in American Heritage Dictionary 4
or jin·nee also djin·ni or djin·ny
noun pl. jinn jinn also djinn (jĭn) In Muslim legend, a spirit often capable of assuming human or animal form and exercising supernatural influence over people.
Origin:
Origin: Arabic jinnī, demonic, demon
Origin: , from jinn, demons
Origin: , from janna, to cover, conceal; see gnn in Semitic roots
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