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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.

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fet·ish (ftsh, ftsh)

n.

1. Something, such as an object or nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.

2. An abnormally obsessive preoccupation or attachment.

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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.

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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