tabu
— Noun
– English
~ an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
tabu
— Noun
– English
~ a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
tabu
— Adjective
– English
~ excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
tabu
— Adjective
– English
~ forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands