Definitions for forbidden fruit
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1. forbidden fruitnoun

   originally an apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden; it is now used to refer to anything that is tempting but dangerous (as sexuality)

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1. forbidden fruitnoun

   The fruit forbidden to Adam.

2. forbidden fruitnoun

   Illicit pleasure.

3. forbidden fruitnoun

   Something desired that cannot be had.

4. Etymology: With reference to Genesis 2:17: ‘But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.’ (KJV)

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1. Forbidden Fruit

   Forbidden Fruit is a song by American hip hop recording artist J. Cole. The song was sent to radio stations in August 2013, as the third official single from Cole's second studio album, Born Sinner (2013). "Forbidden Fruit" was produced by Cole himself and features a guest appearance from frequent collaborator and fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, who contributes vocals to the song's hook. The song features a sample of American jazz musician Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew", most recognized from its use on hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation". The song was met with mixed reviews from music critics. "Forbidden Fruit" would peak at number 46 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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1. forbidden fruit

   Forbidden fruit generally refers to engaging in an act or indulgence that is considered prohibited or illicit. The term originates from the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where the "forbidden fruit" refers to the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, which they were not supposed to eat according to God's command. Today, it is used more broadly to denote anything tempting but potentially dangerous or harmful.

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1. Forbidden fruit

   Forbidden fruit is a phrase that originates from Genesis concerning Adam and Eve in Genesis 2:16–17. In the narrative, the fruit of good and evil was eaten by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. As a metaphor, the phrase typically refers to any indulgence or pleasure that is considered illegal or immoral.

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1. forbidden fruit

   Read the full text of the Forbidden Fruit poem by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis on the Poetry.com website.

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1. • Temptation

How to pronounce forbidden fruit?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say forbidden fruit in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forbidden fruit in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forbidden fruit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of forbidden fruit in a Sentence

1. Robert Burr:

   There will be a spike in the overall market because of its (Cuban rum) forbidden fruit syndrome.

2. Robert Burr:

   We’re going to see aware and desire and buzz, there will be a spike in the overall market because of its (Cuban rum) forbidden fruit syndrome.

3. Judith Crist:

   What censorship accomplishes, creating an unreal and hypocritical mythology, fomenting an attraction for forbidden fruit, inhibiting the creative minds among us and fostering an illicit trade. Above all, it curtails the right of the individual, be he creator or consumer, to satisfy his intellect and his interest without harm. In our law-rooted society, we are not the keeper of our brother’s morals -- only of his rights.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=forbidden fruit
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Forbidden_Fruit
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_Fruit
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=forbidden fruit