tabou — meaning in English

English meaning

• ineffable adj Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
• taboo noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

Senses

tabou is used for these senses in English:

• ineffable Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.
• taboo Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

ineffable — full definition

1. adj Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
2. adj Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

taboo — full definition

1. noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
2. adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.

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