Synonyms:
genie, jinni, jinnee, djinni, djinny, djinn
Meaning: (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
Usage examples
The genie then returned, and carried him to his own home.
So I coax it down again, as the fisherman coaxed the genie.
When Aladdin gave these commands to the genie, the sun was set.
He took the lamp, which he carried about him, rubbed it, and presently the genie appeared.
Lay one down immediately." The genie disappeared, and Aladdin saw what he desired executed in an instant.
As soon as he dismounted, he retired to his own chamber, took the lamp, and summoned the genie as usual, who professed his allegiance.
It was more as though some genie of the forest-clad hills wandered through the mists, singing as he went with the joy of his possessions.
The genie led him through all the apartments, where he found officers and slaves, habited according to their rank and the services to which they were appointed.
The sultan and I expected but death, when we heard a cry of "Victory! Victory!" and instantly the princess appeared in her natural shape, but the genie was reduced to a heap of ashes.
The genie then showed him the treasury, which was opened by a treasurer, where Aladdin saw large vases of different sizes, piled up to the top with money, ranged all round the chamber.