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genii

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdʒi(ː)niaɪ/
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noun

Meaning 1

plural of genius

Guardian spirits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Roman

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

plural of genius

Any similar beings of other mythologies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

plural of genius

People possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, rare

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4

noun

Meaning 4

plural of genie

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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noun

Meaning 5

plural of genus

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, nonstandard, plural

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History

Etymology

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