"Zen garden" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Zen gardens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zen garden (plural Zen gardens)
  1. A small stylized Japanese rock garden, intended to convey the essence of nature and to aid meditation. Wikipedia link: Japanese dry garden Synonyms: zen garden
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