Main Entry:

¹lim·bo

Pronunciation:

\ˈlim-(ˌ)bō\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural limbos

Etymology:

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, abl. of limbus limbo, from Latin, border

Date:

14th century

1often capitalized : an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism2 a: a place or state of restraint or confinement b: a place or state of neglect or oblivion <proposals kept in limbo> c: an intermediate or transitional place or state d: a state of uncertainty