a spirit of Arabian folklore, as traditionally depicted imprisoned within a bottle or oil lamp, and capable of granting wishes when summoned
魔仆(指阿拉伯民间传说中的一个精灵,被囚禁于瓶子或油灯中,被召唤时现身问召唤者有何愿望,得到回答后即能使愿望实现)。比较<Bold>JINN</Bold>.
"mid 17th cent. (denoting a guardian or protective spirit): from French