Fetich (redirected from fetiches)

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.

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[French fétiche, from Portuguese feitiço, artificial, charm, from Latin factcius, artificial; see factitious.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fetich - 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"