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Thesaurus: fetichism

Alt. of Fetishism

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  1. n. Alt. of Fetishism
  2. n. a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
  3. n. sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
  4. 1. The doctrine or practice of belief in fetiches. 2. Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject superstition; blind adoration. The real and absolute worship of fire falls into two great divisions, the first belonging rather to fetichism, the second to polytheism proper. Tylor.
  5. n a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) n sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)