1. A supernatural being from Islamic and Arabian mythology, made of smokeless fire, capable of shapeshifting and possessing intelligence and free will.
Usage: Also spelled 'djinn' or 'genie' (though 'genie' often refers to the wish-granting version in Western folklore).; Plural: jinn or jinns.

Examples

• In Arabian folklore, a jinn could grant wishes to those who summoned it.
• The Quran mentions jinn as beings created from fire, distinct from humans and angels.
• The merchant found a lamp containing a powerful jinn.
• Some jinn are said to be righteous, while others are mischievous or evil.
• The story of Aladdin features a jinn trapped inside a magic lamp.