1. Plural of jin; supernatural beings in Islamic and Arabian mythology, typically made of fire and capable of shapeshifting.
Usage: Also spelled 'djinn' or 'genies' in English; 'jin' is a variant transliteration from Arabic.

Examples

• In Arabian folklore, jins are powerful supernatural creatures that can grant wishes.
• The story describes how the jins were bound by King Solomon's magic.
• Many tales feature jins trapped inside lamps, waiting to be released.
• The jins in the Quran are mentioned as beings created from smokeless fire.
• She read a collection of stories about jins and their encounters with humans.