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jan

/dʒæn/

Meanings
noun
(Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology.

Examples :

"Some people believe that accidents and misfortunes are caused by the mischief of a jan. "
mythology religion supernatural being

Related Words

Illustration demons

demons noun

/ˈdiːmənz/ /ˈdiːmʌnz/

An evil supernatural spirit.

"Many cultures believe that demons can possess people and cause them to do bad things. "

Illustration descendant

descendant noun

/dɪˈsɛndənt/

One who is the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.

"The patriarch survived many descendants: five children, a dozen grandchildren, even a great grandchild."

Illustration mischief

mischief noun

/ˈmɪstʃɪf/

Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.

"Drink led to mischief."

Illustration misfortunes

misfortunes noun

/ˌmɪsˈfɔrtʃənz/ /ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃənz/

Bad luck

"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant"

Illustration accidents

accidents noun

/ˈæksɪdənts/ /ˈæksɪdəns/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration demonology

demonology noun

/ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/

The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.

"Sarah's interest in demonology led her to research ancient texts about summoning spirits. "

Illustration invisible

invisible noun

/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/

An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being.

"Some people believe in an invisible, as the Supreme Being. "

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

Illustration believe

believe verb

/bɪˈliːv/ /bi-/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration appear

appear verb

/əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpiɹ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun appeared from behind the clouds, casting a warm glow over the schoolyard. "

Illustration equivalent

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

Illustration animal

animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."