djinn

English

WOTD - 23 April 2007    

Alternative forms

• djin
• jin
• jinn

Etymology

From Arabic جن (jinn, “a mythical race of supernatural creatures”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dʒɪn/

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• Rhymes: -ɪn
• Homophones: djin, djinn, gin, jinn

Noun

djinn (plural djinns)

1. (Islam) An invisible spirit that influences mankind by appearing in human or animal form
2. A supernatural being with extraordinary powers that usually takes a human form and serves its summoner

Synonyms

• djinni
• genie
• jinni

Translations

jinn — see jinn

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French

Etymology

From Arabic جن (jinn).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dʒin/

Noun

djinn m. (plural djinns)

1. djinn