transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē ]
noun
or jinn ˈjin ; also djin·ni ˈjē-nē, ˈji-, jə-ˈnē ; or djinn ˈjin
( plural jinn or jinns also djinn or djinns )
Etymology: Arabic jinnī demon
Date: 1684
1. : one of a class of spirits that according to Muslim demonology inhabit the earth, assume various forms, and exercise supernatural power
2. : genie 2