genie
Islamic Mythology. jinn.
a spirit, often appearing in human form, that when summoned by a person carries out the wishes of the summoner.
any spirit; demon.
Origin of genie
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How to use genie in a sentence
A mullah at Tehran University told Iranians on official TV that Jews use jinns, or genies, for espionage.
He then gave the vessel to one of the genies who had submitted, with orders to throw me into the sea.
The Arabian Nights | UnknownThen the king of the blacks said to the emeer: "Are ye of mankind, or of the genies?"
The Arabian Nights | UnknownThis is what the modern child sometimes says to the genies of literature, and his own wings are too often clipped in consequence.
The Arabian Nights | UnknownHowever, since the genies frighten you so much, I will take it out of your sight, and put it where I may find it when I want it.
The Arabian Nights | Unknown
Mlle. Duval was another grand opera singer, and author of the ballet, "Les Genies."
Woman's Work in Music | Arthur Elson
British Dictionary definitions for genie (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒiːnɪ) /
(in fairy tales and stories) a servant who appears by magic and fulfils a person's wishes
another word for jinni
Origin of genie
1British Dictionary definitions for Genie (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒiːnɪ) /
Canadian an award given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television in recognition of Canadian cinematic achievements
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