Genius

jen'yus, n.; pi. -iuses, -yus-ez. The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual is enor dowed by nature; special taste, inclination, or dispo- A sition; distinguished mental superiority; esp. supesex. —; rior power of invention or origination of any kind; talent; a man endowed with uncommon vigor of enmind; peculiar constitution or character. — Genius,! jelii-us, n.; pi. -nii, -nl-I. A tutelary deity sup of anposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; hence, a supernatural being; a spirit; the animating spirit of a people or period.