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Definition of taxo

taxo

/ˈtæk.soʊ/
tax · o

Plural:taxos
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• 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."

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Word 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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taxo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taxo
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