1noun
a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning
01 Word definition
koan
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is KOAN a word?
Yes. KOAN is a 4-letter noun. a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
K-O-A-NHow do you spell KOAN?
KOAN contains 4 letters, begins with K, and ends with N.
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02 Letter breakdown
How is KOAN spelled?
K1O2A3N4
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
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How do you spell KOAN?
KOAN is spelled K-O-A-N. It contains 4 letters.