genii
- 1Plural of genie. Use this form when there is more than one genie.
The story tells of three genii who grant wishes to a poor fisherman.
Two genii rose from the lamp in a swirling cloud of smoke.
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- 2Spirits believed to watch over and protect a person, place, or family.
Like an invisible helper who stays near you to keep you safe.
The ancient Romans believed that genii protected every home and family.
Travelers once left small offerings to the genii of the roads they crossed.
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- 3People who are extremely smart or very good at something.
The two genii in the back row finished the puzzle in seconds.
It aint oftin that you’s git a more better group of genii as was collected this year at good old Melrose High. To the credit of they, it can be said them didn’t do nothin’.
1973, “Honor Society”, in Kathie Ahern et al.Here, genii means very smart or skilled people.Similarmasterminds, prodigies, brains
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- 4Spirits in other myths and religions that are like Roman guardian spirits.
Like guardian angels appearing under different names in different countries.
Many cultures tell stories of genii who guard sacred places.
The book compares Roman spirits to the genii of older Eastern faiths.
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- 5Plural of genus. This is nonstandard, usually a mistake for "genera".
The textbook listed several plant genii on a single page.
Two new genii were added to the family last year.
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