Definition of "napoleon" in English

noun

1. (historical numismatics, slang) The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon I of France.

2. (historical numismatics, slang) Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.

3. (usually admiringly derogatory) A person resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, (usually) in having come to dominate an area or sphere of activity through ruthlessness or illegality as well as surpassing ability.

4. (fashion, obsolete) Clipping of Napoleon boot, a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars.

5. (historical weaponry) Clipping of Napoleon gun, a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire.

6. (card games, uncountable) A 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre.

7. (card games, uncountable) Clipping of double napoleon, a form of patience/solitaire.

8. (rare UK horse racing slang, obsolete) Alternative form of nap: a horse to go nap on, a sure thing, a certain winner; a prediction of such a horse; a bet on such a horse.

9. Clipping of Napoleon bigarreau, a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit.

10. (food, originally US slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake, another name for a millefeuille pastry.

11. (rare) Clipping of Napoleon brandy, any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy.

12. Ellipsis of Napoleon slice.