First Known Use: 1727
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Zen
noun \ˈzen\
: a Japanese form of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation
Full Definition of ZEN
: a Japanese sect of Mahayana Buddhism that aims at enlightenment by direct intuition through meditation
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Origin of ZEN
Japanese, religious meditation
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