tapu

/หˆtษ‘หpuห/

IPA: /T AE1 P Y UW0/

noun
  1. 1

    An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

  2. 2

    (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

verb
  1. 1

    To mark as taboo.

  2. 2

    To ban.

  3. 3

    To avoid.

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