mignardise
/ˌmɪnjɑːˈdiːz/(also mignardese)
noun
1Tenderness, gentleness; affected delicacy of behaviour or appearance; affectation.
2A type of narrow braid on which a design of crochet border or edging is worked (more fully mignardise braid); also, the design of crochet border or edging worked on this braid. Now historical.
3Chiefly US. A fancy cake or similar sweet confection, usually served at the end of a meal.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From Middle French, French mignardise from mignard + -ise.