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djinny

/ˈdʒɪn.i/

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noun

/ˈdʒɪn.i/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее невидимого духа, упоминаемого в Коране, который, по мнению мусульман, населяет землю и влияет на человечество, часто появляясь в облике людей или животных.

A noun referring to an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran, believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind, often appearing in the form of humans or animals.

  1. Supernatural spiritB2formal

    An invisible spirit in Islamic mythology, believed to inhabit the earth and influence humans, often appearing in human or animal form.

    ruДжинн

    • In the story, a djinny granted the fisherman three wishes.
    • According to folklore, a djinny can be both benevolent and malevolent.
    • The old tales speak of a djinny trapped in a lamp.

    Synonymsdjinngeniejinni