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Definition of taxo
taxo
/ˈtæk.soʊ/
tax · o
Plural:taxos
taxo Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
(Informal) A taxonomy or classification scheme, primarily used in business, biology, or information technology contexts.
Example
"The information architecture team met to restructure the website's taxo to improve search navigation."
2
An elongated, yellow-orange edible fruit of a species of passionflower native to the Andean valleys of South America, also known as the banana passionfruit.
Example
"She blended the tart pulp of the taxo with sugar and milk to create a refreshing traditional Ecuadorian drink."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for taxoWord Origin & Etymology
As a fruit, derived from the Quechua word 'taksu'. As an informal corporate or technical term, it is a clipping of the English word 'taxonomy', which traces back to the Greek 'taxis' (arrangement).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taxo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taxo