Words Seldom Seen: Djinn

Djinn

Noun: In Islam a Djinn is similar to an angel but of slightly lower rank. It is pronounced with a silent d and is the root of the English word “Genie.”

Example: “Djinn are not subject to the laws of science.”


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3 comments

  1. Norman

    Djinn and tonic on the rocks with a twist of lime is just the ticket for those Arabian Knights.

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