Word: Napoleon
How to pronounce: nəˈpəʊljən
Noun
Definitions:
1. A gold twenty-franc French coin minted during the reign of Napoleon I.
Example sentences: "‘Offering French lessons for two gold napoleons cannot be a very reliable source of income,’ said the politician."
2. A 19th-century man's boot reaching above the knee in front and with a piece cut out behind, originally worn by cavalrymen.
Example sentences: "I take it Will, that you have two pairs of Napoleon boots, two pairs of Hessians and another two pairs of button boots?"
3. A flaky rectangular pastry with a sweet filling.
Example sentences: "The napoleon of dark chocolate mousse with Mexican-chocolate ice cream and crisp chocolate wafer is almost too much for anyone but the most devoted chocoholic."
Proper noun
Definitions:
1. The name of three rulers of France.
Synonyms:
napoleons
bonaparte
nap
Derivations:
Napoleonic
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Napoleon in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Napoleon
French: Napoléon
Italian: Napoleone
Turkish: Napolyon
