1. plural of napoleon: a type of layered pastry with cream filling
2. plural of napoleon: former French gold coins
Usage: historical

Examples

• The bakery displayed fresh napoleons in the window.
• She ordered two napoleons for dessert.
• The napoleons were filled with vanilla custard.
• Antique napoleons are valuable to coin collectors.
• The museum exhibited rare napoleons from the 19th century.
• These napoleons have delicate layers of puff pastry.