jinnee
- noun
- /dʒɪˈni/
- Literature
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genio
- According to Islamic tradition, a jinnee can shape-shift into various forms and has the ability to influence human thoughts.
Examples
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The story told by the elder about the jinnee that grants wishes kept the children captivated all night.
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In her dreams, she often encountered a friendly jinnee who offered her advice on difficult decisions.
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However, I am with Jinnee Parr; never compromise character, beliefs, or principles.
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Synonyms
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A spirit in stories that appears from a lamp and makes wishes come true
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An invisible spirit in Muslim belief that can appear as people or animals and affect humans
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A spirit from Arabic and Muslim stories that can have magical powers
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A spirit in Islamic stories that can appear as a person or animal and affect people
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A spirit in Islamic stories that is invisible and can appear as a human or animal
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A spirit from Arabic stories that can appear and disappear
An invisible spirit people believe can appear as a person or animal and cause strange events
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word jinnee comes from the Arabic word jinn, which comes from a root that means 'hidden'. So a jinnee is an invisible or 'hidden' spirit, the same idea you meet as a genie in stories.