noun
jinn
jihn
noun
1
In Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms.
"Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it."
"The word "genie" in Western stories comes from this same tradition."
How to Use Jinn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA supernatural spirit from Arabic folklore and Islamic belief — the origin of the Western "genie."
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Word Forms
jinns plural, jinn plural, jawan plural, jinnan plural, jinnah plural
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Etymology
From Arabic jinn, a collective noun for these spirit beings (singular jinnī).