Fetichism
Pronunciation : fe"tich*ism, Fe"tish*ism ( or ); 277)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. f?tichisme.] [Written also feticism.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913