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otabu

Bingham

ótabu

n. something tabooed and not to be taken.

Sabatier

otabu

sup. superlative of tabu.
na. a sacred place, forbidden to outsiders, prohibited, no admission, strictly prohibited.
vt. otabua: to prohibit, to strictly prohibit.

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