jinn

American

[jin] / dʒɪn /

Also jinni

noun

Islamic Mythology.

plural

jinns,

plural

jinn

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 British

/ dʒɪn /

noun

(often functioning as singular) the plural of jinni

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Etymology

Origin of jinn

1675–85; plural of Arabic jinnī demon

Example Sentences

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And there are the details of Dunia’s childhood: the birthday dress “full of frosting and flowers,” her father’s “princess and jinn” secret bedtime stories.

From Los Angeles Times

She says the healer told her the depression was caused by a "jinn lover" who had possessed her.

From BBC

At the time he thought Robert was a jinn, a supernatural spirit, he said.

From BBC

"He will tell you that Robert was, and is, a jinn," Mr McLachlan said.

From BBC

“The jinn was instructing him to behave in that alleged behavior,” the psychiatrist added.

From Seattle Times

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