noun Download 🔗Share A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France. Examples : "The old man kept a small box of napoleons hidden under his bed, a legacy from his grandfather's days as a merchant in France. " value history economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A form of solitaire. Examples : "My grandmother enjoys playing napoleons every afternoon. " game entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short period of sleep, especially one during the day. Examples : "After lunch, the children were encouraged to take napoleons to help them concentrate better in the afternoon. " physiology time action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather. Examples : "The velvet couch had a soft napolons, making it very comfortable to sit on. " material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile. Examples : "If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction." material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips. Examples : ""My dad studies the racing form all week before placing his napoleons on Saturday's races." " bet sport race Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon. Examples : "During the family game night, we decided to skip bridge and play napoleons instead. " game entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon. Examples : "During the intense game of Napoleon, Maria confidently announced, "I bid napoleons!" " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl. Examples : ""Could you please pass me one of those napoleons so I can have my tea?" " utensil drink Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon. Examples : "The old map showed where pirates had buried their treasure, supposedly including chests full of napoleons. " history royal finance economy government military nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values. Examples : "The antique dealer specialized in French coins, buying and selling everything from old francs to later napoleons. " value finance economy history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "Even though he's only in fifth grade, some kids call him "a Napoleons" because he always bullies others into doing what he wants on the playground and gets away with everything. " person history politics military character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Clipping of Napoleon boot: a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars. Examples : "The officer wore polished napoleons with his uniform at the historical reenactment. " military wear history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Clipping of Napoleon gun: a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire. Examples : "During the historical reenactment of the Civil War battle, the napoleons boomed across the field, their sound echoing through the valley. " military weapon history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre. Examples : ""My grandfather taught me how to play napoleons last summer; it's easier than bridge but still requires some strategy." " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Clipping of Napoleon bigarreau: a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit. Examples : "My grandmother's cherry tree bears delicious Napoleons. " fruit plant food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (originally United States slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake: another name for a millefeuille pastry. Examples : "For dessert, we ordered two napoleons to share, their flaky layers and creamy filling a perfect end to the meal. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (alcohol) Clipping of Napoleon brandy: any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy. Examples : "After a long day at work, he relaxed by sipping a couple of napoleons. " drink food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (pastries) A multi-layered stacked pastry Examples : "For dessert, we enjoyed two delicious napoleons filled with creamy custard. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading