Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,760,442,835 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Fetich

   Also found in: Medical, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
fet·ish also fet·ich  (ftsh, ftsh)
n.
1. An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, especially such an object associated with animistic or shamanistic religious practices.
2. An object of unreasonably excessive attention or reverence: made a fetish of punctuality.
3. Something, such as a material object or a nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.
4. An abnormally obsessive preoccupation or attachment; a fixation.
[French fétiche, from Portuguese feitiço, artificial, charm, from Latin factcius, artificial; see factitious.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Fetichfetich - a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
voodoo, juju, fetish, hoodoo
good luck charm, charm - something believed to bring good luck
2.fetich - excessive or irrational devotion to some activity; "made a fetish of cleanliness"
fetish
devotion - commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science"


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
However, I am not prone to sensitiveness, and the following of a sense of duty, wherever it may lead, has always been a kind of fetich with me throughout my life; which may account for the honors bestowed upon me by three republics and the decorations and friendships of an old and powerful emperor and several lesser kings, in whose service my sword has been red many a time.
A Princess of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
A job was to them a golden fetich before which they fell down and worshipped.
Martin Eden by London, Jack View in context
They brought him propitiatory gifts, such as are usually deposited in the fetich huts or mzimu.
Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.