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


genie

2

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

  1. (in fairy tales and stories) a servant who appears by magic and fulfils a person's wishes
  2. See jinni
    another word for jinni

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Word History and Origins

Origin of genie1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of genie1

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

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Example Sentences

And then one pencil drawing of my face, and one pencil drawing of the Genie from Aladdin.

So when Disney produced a sequel to Aladdin, Dan Castellaneta voiced the Genie.

He claimed that his work as Genie was a favor to company, which he considered the “Rolls-Royce of animation.”

He still lives near Boston with Genie, his wife of some 45 years.

My understanding is that this artwork came first and was soon replaced with the “Sambo as a baby genie” motif.

The dolls do not talk; the little Genie that gave them their smile did not vouchsafe the gift of speech.

Then Iftikhar stepped to the edge of the parapet, and stood in his blazing dress—a very genie in mien and glory.

The words genius and genie are evidently cognate with the Arabian jinn, meaning a spirit.

The genie told him his command should be immediately obeyed, and disappeared.

"None at present," answered Aladdin, and then the genie disappeared.

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