Meaning & use
djinn
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A supernatural spirit in Arabian and Islamic mythology, capable of taking human or animal form and influencing people, often known in English as a genie.
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In the story, the djinn granted the fisherman three wishes in exchange for its freedom.
Folklore describes djinn as beings made of smokeless fire who live in a hidden world alongside humans.
A note on using this word
Djinn (also spelled "jinn") is generally treated as both singular and plural in English, while "djinni" or "genie" refers to a single one.
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