zafuhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zafu_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezafu, n.
First published 2021

zafunoun

  1. 1965–
    Esp. in Zen Buddhism: a round or (occasionally) crescent-shaped cushion used in seated meditation.
    A zafu is often placed on top of a zabuton (see zabuton n.).
    1. 1965
      His bundle..contained..a zafu (cushion to sit on while in meditation).
      East (Tokyo) vol. 1 8/2
    2. 1989
      Zafus, microcrystals, singing bowls,..inspirational books and tapes.
      San Francisco Bay Guardian 22 November 10/1 (advertisement)
    3. 2008
      I don't have to tell you how hard it is..sitting on your zafu hour after hour after hour.
      S. Dunlap, Single Eye xxi. 187

zafu, n. was first published in December 2021.

zafu, n. was last modified in July 2023.