forbidden fruit UK /fəˈbɪ.dn̩ fɹuːt/US /fɚˈbɪ.dn̩ fɹut/ noun4 •The fruit forbidden to Adam. •Illicit pleasure. •Something desired that cannot be had.She was forbidden fruit because she was his teacher. This taboo made him want a relationship with her even more. •A small variety of shaddock (Citrus maxima), or sometimes other citrus fruits. formsforbidden fruits