taboo

Words with a similar base: taboo

'taboo'

[taboo.n.01] as in: a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

'taboo'

[taboo.n.02] as in: an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

'taboo'

[taboo.v.01] as in: declare as sacred and forbidden

'taboo'

[forbidden.s.01] as in: excluded from use or mention

Examples:
forbidden fruit
in our house dancing and playing cards were out
a taboo subject

'taboo'

[taboo.s.02] as in: forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Origins

					taboo (English)
└── tapu (Tonga (Tonga Islands))

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