genie

[jee-nee]

noun

1. Islamic Mythology.,  jinn.

2. a spirit, often appearing in human form, that when summoned by a person carries out the wishes of the summoner.

3. any spirit; demon.

genie

¹

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

1. (in fairy tales and stories) a servant who appears by magic and fulfils a person's wishes

2. another word for jinni

Genie

²

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

1. an award given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television in recognition of Canadian cinematic achievements

Word History and Origins

Origin of genie¹

1645–55; < French génie < Latin genius; genius

Word History and Origins

Origin of genie¹

C18: from French génie, from Arabic jinni demon, influenced by Latin genius attendant spirit; see _genius