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Meaning of forbidden fruit

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

forbidden fruit

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. The fruit forbidden to Adam.

  2. Illicit pleasure.

  3. Something desired that cannot be had.

    Example: She was forbidden fruit because she's his teacher. This taboo made him want her even more

  4. A small variety of shaddock (Citrus maxima), or sometimes other citrus fruits.