The plural of genius; extraordinarily intelligent or talented people; or in Middle Eastern folklore, supernatural beings made of fire (also spelled 'djinn' or 'genies').
From Latin 'genius' (divine spirit, natural ability), possibly from 'gignere' (to beget or produce). The Arabic 'jinn' was adopted into European languages through tales like '1001 Arabian Nights,' blending with the Latin term.
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