/ʤiˈni/ - [jeenee] - ge•nie
We found 7 definitions of genie from 6 different sources.
NounPlural: genies |
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genie - (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 | ||
jinni, jinnee, djinni, djinny, djinn | ||
disembodied spirit, spirit a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character | ||
mohammedanism, muhammadanism, islam, islamism, muslimism the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" | ||
shaitan, shaytan (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray |