a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

[ Syn: taboo ]

an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

[ Syn: taboo ]

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

[ Syn: taboo ]

excluded from use or mention; forbidden fruit; in our house dancing and playing cards were out; a taboo subject

[ Syn: forbidden , out , prohibited , proscribed , taboo , verboten ]