jinnee

/dʤi'ni:/

Thân thiện

A kind jinnee grants a wish to a humble traveler.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A supernatural spirit in Islamic mythology: A "jinnee" is an invisible spirit or supernatural being mentioned in Islamic texts, particularly the Quran. It is believed to inhabit the earth and can influence humans, often by taking the form of humans or animals.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The story featured a powerful jinnee who granted three wishes.
  • According to tradition, a jinnee might dwell in an old lamp or bottle.

Advanced Usage

• "To be possessed by a jinnee": To be under the control or influence of such a spirit.
  • In some folk tales, a person behaving strangely was said to be possessed by a jinnee.

Variants and Related Words

• Jinn (n): The plural form of "jinnee," referring to these spirits collectively.
  • The desert was said to be the domain of the jinn.
• Genie (n): A more common English variant of "jinnee," popularized in Western culture through folklore like "Aladdin."
  • He rubbed the lamp, hoping a genie would appear.

Synonyms

• Spirit: A supernatural being.
• Demon: An evil spirit (note: while some jinn may be malevolent, the term "jinnee" is neutral and not exclusively evil).
• Supernatural being: A general term for entities beyond the natural world.

Related Phrases

• "To summon a jinnee": To call forth or conjure such a spirit, often through a ritual or by using a magical object.
  • The sorcerer attempted to summon a jinnee from the ancient vessel.

Related Idioms

• "Out of the lamp like a jinnee": Appearing suddenly or magically, as if from confinement.
  • The solution to our problem appeared out of the lamp like a jinnee.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (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

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