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fetish

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)]
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