Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Genius
genius, n. [L. gigno, to be born, to come into being, to beget.]
Particular natural talent or aptitude of mind for a particular study or course of life; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting; particular power of invention; also pagan belief of personal attendant god or spirit who governs fortune and determines character.
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