genie
UK: ˈdʒiːni | US: ˈdʒiːni
n. a magical spirit, often depicted as being confined to a lamp or bottle and capable of granting wishes
n. (figuratively) a person or force with seemingly magical powers or influence
The word "genie" originates from the French génie, derived from Latin genius (meaning "guardian spirit" or "innate talent"). It entered English in the 18th century through translations of One Thousand and One Nights, where Arabic jinn (supernatural beings) were reinterpreted as wish-granting spirits. The Latin root gen- reflects the idea of creation or origin, aligning with the genie's mythical role as a powerful, otherworldly entity.
The fisherman rubbed the lamp, and a genie appeared in a cloud of smoke.
She worked like a genie to solve the problem overnight.
In the story, the genie granted three wishes to its master.
He joked that his assistant was a genie, always making things happen.
The artist’s creativity seemed like a genie unleashed from a bottle.