Vocabulary Entry

jinni

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noun

A supernatural being in Middle Eastern folklore, often depicted as a spirit that can grant wishes.

Example Sentences

"The story told of a jinni who could grant three wishes to anyone who freed him from his lamp."

"In ancient tales, a jinni would often be bound to a specific location until summoned by someone."

"She rubbed the lamp, hoping that a jinni would appear and change her life."