[
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) jinn. Islamic Mythology. | 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. |
| jinn (jĭn) n. Plural of jinni. |
| jin·ni or jin·nee also djin·ni or djin·ny (jĭn'ē, jĭ-nē') n. pl. jinn also djinn (jĭn) In Muslim legend, a spirit often capable of assuming human or animal form and exercising supernatural influence over people. [Arabic jinnī, demonic, demon, from jinn, demons, from janna, to cover, conceal; see gnn in Semitic roots.] |
