a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
[ Syn: tabu ]
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
[ Syn: tabu ]
taboo (n.)
excluded from use or mention; forbidden fruit; in our house dancing and playing cards were out; a taboo subject
[ Syn: forbidden , out , prohibited , proscribed , tabu , verboten ]
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
[ Syn: tabu ]
taboo (adj.)
declare as sacred and forbidden