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ge⋅nie

[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.

Origin:
1645–55; < F génie < L genius; see genius
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ge·nie   (jē'nē)   
n.  
  1. A supernatural creature who does one's bidding when summoned.

  2. A jinni.


[French génie, spirit, from Latin genius, guardian spirit; see genius.]
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