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fetish /fet·ish/ (fet´ish)
1. a material object, such as an idol or charm, believed to have supernatural powers. 2. an inanimate object used to obtain sexual gratification.
fetish Etymology: Fr, fetiche, artificial 1 any object or idea given unreasonable or excessive attention or reverence. 2 (in psychology) any inanimate object or any body part not of a sexual nature that arouses erotic feelings or fixation. The erotic symbolism is unique to the fetishist and results from unconscious associations. See also paraphilia. fetishism, n. fetish [fet´ish, fe´tish] 1. a material object, such as an idol, charm, or talisman, believed by primitive people to have supernatural powers. 2. an inanimate object used to obtain sexual gratification.
fetish Sexology A device–eg women's undergarments, bra, shoes, or other wearing apparel that is the object of sexual arousal, which may, in extreme cases, replace the need for a sexual partner for sexual arousal or orgasm Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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