n.; pl.Jinn [ Ar. ] (Arabian & Muslim 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 djinnee, genie, etc. ] Syn. -- jinn; jin; djinn. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Jinn is also used as sing., with pl. jinns [ 1913 Webster ]
[ Cf. Gin an engine, Ginnycarriage. ] (Mining) An inclined road in a coal mine, on which loaded cars descend by gravity, drawing up empty ones. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]