Jinn - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Jin \Jin\,Jinn : \Jinn\, n. See Jinnee. ``Solomon is said to have had power over the jin.'' --Balfour (Cyc. of India).

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Jinnee \Jin"nee\, n.; pl. Jinn. [Ar.] (Arabian & Mohammedan Myth.) A genius or demon; one of the fabled genii, good and evil spirits, supposed to be the children of fire, and to have the power of assuming various forms. [Written also jin, djinnee, etc.]

Note:Jinn : is also used as sing., with pl. jinns.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Jinn

WMSxJinn: @ThatsSoLope ....not happening...watch...in a week...I'll just be back to the same old WMS or Jinn. :P
AmanndaC: Asked Jinn her and __ until what stage alrd. And I veryvery nearly choke when she replied : ''sleep lo'' OMG laughdie me !
MauricaZ: @Jinnandtonics Yay, vodka! I love that "tonics" is plural! Correct me, the spelling "Jinn", as in genie, right? Or am I reading in too much?
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