Elaborately or excessively decorated in a fussy way.
Possibly from feuille (French for 'leaf') combined with nicety, suggesting overly ornamental leaf-like details. The exact origin is unclear and may be dialectal or archaic.
This word captures that perfect annoyance of Victorian-era design—when people added so many tiny decorative leaves and flourishes that furniture became almost uncomfortable to sit on!
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