taboo, keep out, prohibited, sacred.
sacred, ritually dangerous, taboo
(kah-poo): Taboo, forbidden
defined as "forbidden": In the Hawaiian language there are secret meanings to every word spoken. The use of this secretive language is a cultural practice guarded by the Hawaiian community. It is a cultural taboo to pass on these forbidden secrets. This practice is also seen in quilt patterns. A quilter is not allowed to use another quilter's design unless it is given to them by the originator of the design. It is considered forbidden to replicate another lau.
taboo prohibition system with elaborate sanctions regarding behavior between individuals and among classes; this system was the major social control helping preserve class distinctions and conserve natural resources in ancient Hawai'i
taboo, forbidden, prohibition.