Genie
['dʒiːnɪ]
Definition
(noun.) (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.
Typist: Serena--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) See Genius.
Edited by Beverly
Definition
n. a jinnee.
Inputed by Dustin
Examples
- So I coax it down again, as the fisherman coaxed the genie. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- I saw Uriah watch her while she greeted us; and he reminded me of an ugly and rebellious genie watching a good spirit. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- About the Fairies, sir, and the Dwarf, and the Hunchback, and the Genies,' she sobbed out; 'and about—' 'Hush! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
Edited by Cecilia