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单词 genie
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genie

noun

ge·​nie ˈjē-nē How to pronounce genie (audio)
plural genies also genii ˈjē-nē(-ˌī) How to pronounce genie (audio)
1
: jinni sense 1
2
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

Example Sentences

He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.
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Word History

Etymology

French génie, from Arabic jinnī

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

genie

noun

ge·​nie ˈjē-nē How to pronounce genie (audio)
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

genie

noun

as in demon
in stories a magic spirit that looks like a person, often lives in a lamp or bottle, and serves the person who calls it He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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