1. a material object (e.g., a shoe, an undergarment, an animal fur or hide) or nonsexual part of the body (e.g., a foot, lock of hair) that arouses sexual interest or excitement.

2. any object, idea, or behavior that is the focus of irrational devotion or excessive attention, such as punctuality or the pursuit of wealth.

3. in anthropology, an object, such as a talisman or amulet, that is believed to embody a supernatural spirit or exert magical force.