jinn
noun
any of a class of spirits, lower than the angels, capable of appearing in human and animal forms and influencing humankind for either good or evil.
jinns
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pluralof jinn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After his arrest, the married father-of-four claimed jinns called Robert and Rita were responsible for the deaths.
From BBC β Oct. 5, 2021
For centuries there have been stories that it harboured jinns, or genies.
From BBC β Sep. 22, 2021
An eight-week trial heard Metwally, an NHS anaesthetist and chronic pain specialist, believed Ms Wilson was possessed supernatural spirits known as jinns.
From BBC β Aug. 6, 2021
While his previous novels were peopled with telepathic children, vengeful jinns, and levitating gardeners, The Golden House is tethered to terra firma.
From Slate β Sep. 21, 2017
The following is the story of those figures of monkeys which you see:—Your father from his youth formed a friendship and kept up an intercourse with Maliki Sadik, who is the king of the jinns.
From Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes by Duncan Forbes
