tabu

ta·bu  (t-b, t-)

n., adj. & v.

Variant of taboo.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tabu - a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature taboo bias, prejudice, preconception - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation Polynesia - the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
	2.	tabu - an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion taboo inhibition - the quality of being inhibited
Adj.	1.	tabu - forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands taboo sacred - concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"
	2.	tabu - excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject" prohibited, proscribed, taboo, verboten, forbidden, out impermissible - not permitted; "impermissible behavior"