1. a French gold coin worth 20 francs
Usage: historical
2. a type of layered pastry with cream filling
Usage: culinary
3. a card game similar to whist
Usage: games

Examples

• The antique dealer showed us a rare napoleon from the 19th century.
• French coins called napoleons were highly valued by collectors.
• The bakery’s napoleon was filled with vanilla custard and topped with fondant.
• She ordered a napoleon and coffee for dessert.
• They spent the evening playing napoleon with a deck of cards.
• Napoleon is a trick-taking card game for four players.