Lexic.us

Definition of Tabu

1. Adjective. Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.

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

3. Adjective. Excluded from use or mention. "A taboo subject"

4. Noun. An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.

Definition of Tabu

1. n. & v. See Taboo.

Definition of Tabu

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of taboo) ¹

2. Verb. (alternative spelling of taboo) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tabu

1. to taboo [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: taboo

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tabu

tabourer tabourers tabouret tabourets tabourin tabouring tabourins tabours tabrere tabreres

tabret tabrets tabs tabtoxin tabtoxins tabu (current term) tabu search tabued tabuing tabula

tabula rasa tabulable tabulae tabulae rasae tabular tabular array tabular matter tabularise tabularization tabularize

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