Genie

UK: /ˈdʒiːni/ US: /ˈdʒini/ ,( jē′nē)

Inflections of 'genie' (n):

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Genie / ˈdʒiːnɪ/ noun

1. an award given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television in recognition of Canadian cinematic achievements

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ge•nie /ˈdʒini/   n. [countable]

1. Eastern Religions jinn.
2. Mythology a spirit, often appearing in human form, that when summoned by a person carries out the wishes of the summoner.

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ge•nie  ( jē′nē), n. 

1. Mythology [Islamic Myth.] jinn.
2. Mythology a spirit, often appearing in human form, that when summoned by a person carries out the wishes of the summoner.
3. Mythology any spirit;
   demon.

• Latin genius; see genius
• French génie
• 1645–55

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genie / ˈdʒiːnɪ/ noun

1. (in fairy tales and stories) a servant who appears by magic and fulfils a person's wishes
2. another word for jinni

Etymology: 18th Century: from French génie, from Arabic jinni demon, influenced by Latin genius attendant spirit; see genius