|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| fet·ish [ féttish ] (plural fet·ish·es) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. magical object: something, especially an inanimate object, that is revered or worshiped because it is believed to have magical powers or be animated by a spirit
|
2. object of obsession: an object, idea, or activity that somebody is irrationally obsessed with or attached to
 make a fetish of neatness
|
3. object arousing sexual desire: something that arouses sexual excitement in somebody, e.g. an inanimate object or nonsexual part of the body
|
| [Early 17th century. Via French fétiche "charm, sorcery" < Latin factitius "made by art, artificial" (see factitious)] |
|
|
|
