Taboo

n. A political prohibition and religious consecration interdict, formerly of great force among the inhabitants of the islands of the Pacific; hence, a total prohibition of intercourse with or approach to any thing. [Written also tabu.]

[imp. & p. p. TABOOED; p. pr. & vb. n. TABOOING.] To forbid, or to forbid the use of; to interdict approach or use; as, to taboo the ground set apart as a sanctuary for criminals. [Written also tabu.]

n. & v. See TABOO.