tapu
Britishadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of tapu
Māori, from Tongan
Example Sentences
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The 20-mile coastal road circling the island is known as the Ara Tapu, and two buses come hourly.
From Washington Post
In May 2017 they were formally welcomed home by tribal representatives and government officials, and placed in a sacred repository, known as a Wahi Tapu.
From BBC
Tapu Aniceto Sitagata pleaded guilty Friday to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated as well as drunken driving and causing injury, both felonies.
From Washington Times
Universal executives hope the Tapu Tapu wearable wristbands get rid of some of the hassles for visitors at the water park which opens May 25, and they want the wristbands to lead to a “frictionless” experience.
From Washington Times
Tapu Tapu is only the latest effort by theme parks to eliminate waits, go cashless and track guests through technology that allows workers to greet them by name or know what food they have ordered as they arrive at a restaurant.
From Washington Times
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