fetish
noun [C] (RELIGIOUS OBJECT) /ˈfet.ɪʃ/
/ˈfet̬-/ specializedDefinition
› an object that is worshipped in some societies because it is believed to have a spirit or special magical powersReligious objects fetishism /-ɪ.ʃɪ.zəm/ noun [U] fetishistic /ˌfet.ɪˈʃɪs.tɪk/
/ˌfet̬-/ adjective › fetishistic religionsReligious beliefs and atheistic beliefsRelating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky
/ˌfet̬-/ adjective › fetishistic religionsReligious beliefs and atheistic beliefsRelating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky(Definition of fetish noun (RELIGIOUS OBJECT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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fetching adjective
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fete noun
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fete verb
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fetid adjective
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fetish noun (INTEREST)
- fetish noun (RELIGIOUS OBJECT)
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fetishist noun
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fetlock noun
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fetter verb
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fetters noun
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fettle
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Synonyms and related words:
- brass noun (METAL)
- chalice noun
- clerical collar noun
- crosier noun
- cross noun (MARK)
- crozier noun
- crucifix noun
- crucifixion noun
- crèche noun (CHRISTMAS SCENE)
- dog collar noun (PRIEST)
- graven image noun
- hymnal noun
- idol noun
- Madonna noun
- relic noun
- rosary noun
- stigmata noun
- the holy grail noun
- totem noun
- wafer noun
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