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Plural for a ban or prohibition, typically based on social or religious customs
“The members of one clan from northern Kenya observe a taboo on eating fish.”
Plural for something not to be discussed in polite society
“Just remember that this topic is a taboo in this house.”
Plural for the working of miracles
Plural for irresistible, forbidden fruit, a prohibited or taboo desired object
Plural for something that is forbidden, prohibited, discouraged or taboo
Plural for blasphemous or obscene language
To ban or prohibit something
“It shall be improper for the Konohiki to taboo any other article except timber.”
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