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