Milton.
Forbidden fruit. (a) Any coveted unlawful pleasure, -- so called with
reference to the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. (b) (Bot.) A
small variety of shaddock (Citrus decumana). The name is given in
different places to several varieties of Citrus fruits.
For*bid"den*ly, adv. In a forbidden or unlawful manner. Shak.
For*bid"der (?), n. One who forbids. Milton.
For*bid"ding (?), a. Repelling approach; repulsive; raising abhorrence,
aversion, or dislike; disagreeable; prohibiting or interdicting; as, a
forbidding aspect; a forbidding formality; a forbidding air.
Syn. -- Disagreeable; unpleasant; displeasing; offensive; repulsive;
odious; abhorrent.
-- For*bid"ding*ly, adv. -- For*bid"ding*ness, n.