fetish
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/ˈfɛtɪʃ/
devotion or obsession
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fetish' originates from the Portuguese word 'feitiço,' which meant 'charm' or 'sorcery.'
Historical Evolution
'feitiço' transformed into the French word 'fétiche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fetish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'charm or sorcery,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to objects of devotion or sexual desire.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object believed to have magical powers or to be the embodiment of a spirit.
The tribe worshipped a stone fetish.
Synonyms
Noun 2
an excessive or irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing.
He has a fetish for cleanliness.
Synonyms
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