nounπShareA former 40-franc gold coin issued by France."My grandfather keeps a small collection of old coins, including a few napoleons. "financehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of solitaire."During the long train ride, Sarah passed the time by playing napoleon on her phone. "entertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short period of sleep, especially one during the day."After lunch, the toddler always took a short napoleon. "physiologyhumanactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather."The old velvet couch had a worn napoleon, revealing the fabric underneath in some spots. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile."If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction."materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips."He placed a small napoleon on the three horses the racing expert recommended. "sportbetgameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.""After dinner, the family gathered around the table to play a round of Napoleon." "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.""After calling a napoleon, Sarah confidently led with her highest trump card, hoping to win all five tricks." "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.""Can I have another napoleon of soup, please? This one was delicious." "utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon."The antique dealer carefully examined the napoleon, hoping to add the rare coin to his collection. "historyfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOther subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.""The antique shop sold old French francs and even some napoleon, which were also worth 20 francs." "valuefinancehistoryeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually admiringly derogatory) A person resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, in having come to dominate an area or sphere of activity through ruthlessness or illegality as well as surpassing ability."Even though he was only a freshman, Mark was a real napoleon in student government, pushing through his policies with a fierce determination that bordered on bullying. "personhistorycharacterpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClipping of Napoleon boot: a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars."The reenactor wore a pair of shiny napoleons with his military uniform for the historical battle. "militarywearhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClipping of Napoleon gun: a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire."The museum displayed a Napoleon, a 12-pounder cannon, as part of their exhibit on the Second French Empire. "militaryweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre."After dinner, the family gathered around the table to play a round of napoleon, a simple card game they all enjoyed. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClipping of Napoleon bigarreau: a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit."We planted a napoleon in our backyard hoping for sweet, white cherries next summer. "fruitplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(originally United States slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake: another name for a millefeuille pastry."After lunch, I treated myself to a napoleon from the bakery. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(alcohol) Clipping of Napoleon brandy: any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy."My grandfather always enjoyed a Napoleon after dinner. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(pastries) A multi-layered stacked pastry"For dessert, we had a delicious napoleon with creamy custard filling and flaky layers. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading