djinn
/dʒɪn/
noun
- A supernatural being in Islamic mythology, made of smokeless fire, capable of taking various forms and influencing human lives; also spelled 'djin'.
- Many cultures have tales of djinn that live in deserts or ruins.
- He read a book about the different classes of djinn in Islamic tradition.
- The djinn in the story could be summoned by rubbing a magic ring.