First Known Use: 1814
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napoleon
noun na·po·leon \nə-ˈpōl-yən, -ˈpō-lē-ən\
Definition of NAPOLEON
1
: a former French 20-franc gold coin
2
: an oblong pastry with a filling of cream, custard, or jelly
3
capitalized : one like Napoleon I (as in ambition)
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Origin of NAPOLEON
French napoléon, from Napoléon Napoleon I
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