jinni

British  

/ dʒɪˈniː, ˈdʒɪnɪ /

noun

1. a being or spirit in Muslim belief who could assume human or animal form and influence man by supernatural powers

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Etymology

Origin of jinni

C17: from Arabic

Example Sentences

And there are the details of Dunia’s childhood: the birthday dress “full of frosting and flowers,” her father’s “princess and jinn” secret bedtime stories.

From Los Angeles Times

She says the healer told her the depression was caused by a "jinn lover" who had possessed her.

From BBC

At the time he thought Robert was a jinn, a supernatural spirit, he said.

From BBC

"He will tell you that Robert was, and is, a jinn," Mr McLachlan said.

From BBC

“The jinn was instructing him to behave in that alleged behavior,” the psychiatrist added.

From Seattle Times