Aladdin

[ uh-lad-n ]

noun
  1. (in The Arabian Nights' Entertainments) the son of a poor widow in China. He becomes the possessor of a magic lamp and ring with which he can command a jinn to do his bidding.

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Aladdin

/ (əˈlædɪn) /


noun
  1. (in The Arabian Nights' Entertainments) a poor youth who obtains a magic lamp and ring, with which he summons genies who grant his wishes

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