Associations to the word «Forbidden»

Wiktionary

FORBIDDEN, adjective. Not allowed.
FORBIDDEN, verb. Past participle of forbid
FORBIDDEN CITY, proper noun. The palace of the Qing Dynasty, which is preserved as a museum in Beijing, China
FORBIDDEN FRUIT, noun. (biblical) The fruit forbidden to Adam.
FORBIDDEN FRUIT, noun. (idiomatic) Illicit pleasure.
FORBIDDEN FRUIT, noun. Something desired that cannot be had.
FORBIDDEN FRUIT, noun. A small variety of shaddock (Citrus maxima), or sometimes other citrus fruits.

Dictionary definition

FORBIDDEN, adjective. Excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject".

Wise words

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