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

Genie

2

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

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

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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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