1. Plural of jinn; supernatural beings in Islamic and Arabian mythology, typically made of fire and capable of shapeshifting.
Usage: Also spelled 'djinn' or 'genies' in English; From Arabic folklore and Islamic tradition

Examples

• In Arabian folklore, jinnis were believed to inhabit deserted places and could be summoned by magic.
• The story of Aladdin features a powerful jinn trapped in a magic lamp.
• Ancient texts describe jinnis as beings created from smokeless fire.
• Many tales warn of jinnis granting wishes with unexpected consequences.
• The jinnis in Islamic tradition are neither purely good nor evil.