genio — meaning in English

English meaning

• corps noun A large military unit made up of two or more divisions.
• genie noun A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
• wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

Senses

genio is used for these senses in English:

• corps (military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
• genie (mythological creature) A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.
• wit The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.

corps — full definition

1. noun A large military unit made up of two or more divisions.
2. noun A group of people organized for a shared purpose.

genie — full definition

1. noun A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
2. noun A magical being in stories who serves whoever controls the container it's bound to, typically granting wishes.

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