Superfluity

n.	1.	A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth. A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. - Suckling.
	2.	The state or quality of being superfluous; excess.
	3.	Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.

Noun

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superfluity - extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches" Synonyms: overplus, plethora, embarrassment

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