Aladdin's lamp
Genie's magical home
Aladdin's lamp is the magical oil lamp from the Arabian Nights tale, which when rubbed summons a genie who grants wishes.
The phrase appears in figurative use for anything that seems to fulfill desires effortlessly: If I had Aladdin's lamp, I'd wish for more time.
An Aladdin's lamp can also mean a source of sudden, seemingly magical success or fortune.
- genieMagical wish-granting spirit
- wishesThings hoped for
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- magic carpetEnchanted aerial floor covering
- rubApply friction manually
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