JINNS

Noun

jinns

plural of jinn

Source: Wiktionary


JINN

Jin, Jinn, n.

Definition: See Jinnee. "Solomon is said to have had power over the jin." Balfour (Cyc. of India).

JINNEE

Jin"nee, n.; pl. Jinn. Etym: [Ar.] (Arabian & Mohammedan Myth.)

Definition: A genius or demon; one of the fabled genii, good and evil spirits, supposed to be the children of fire, and to have the power of assuming various forms. [Written also jin, djinnee, etc.]

Note: Jinn is also used as sing., with pl. jinns (.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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