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Napoleon (Noun)

Meaning 1

A rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The patisserie was famous for its napoleons, which were layered with delicate pastry and a rich custard filling.
  • She bit into the napoleon, the flaky pastry shattering in her mouth and releasing a creamy flood of custard.
  • Napoleons were a staple of the bakery's offerings, with flavors ranging from classic vanilla to strawberry and chocolate.
  • He carefully placed a napoleon on each plate, the golden pastry glistening in the light of the dining room.
  • The dessert cart at the fancy restaurant featured a majestic napoleon, its layers of pastry and custard towering above the other sweets.

Meaning 2

A card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The group of friends gathered around the table to play a game of Napoleon, betting small stakes on the outcome.
  • In the 19th century, Napoleon was a popular card game among the upper class, often played for high stakes.
  • The rules of Napoleon are similar to those of whist, but with a few key differences that make it a more challenging game.
  • After a few rounds of Napoleon, Sarah was in the lead, having won several tricks and accumulated a sizable pot.
  • The game of Napoleon requires strategy and skill, as players must carefully bid and play their cards to win the most tricks.

Synonyms

  • Nap

Hypernyms

  • Cards

Meaning 3

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Napoleon's military conquests and domestic policies had a lasting impact on European history.
  • The French general Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in a coup d'état in 1799 and became Emperor of the French.
  • Napoleon's Grande Armée was one of the most powerful military forces in Europe during the early 19th century.
  • Napoleon's ambition and strategic genius led to a series of military victories that expanded the French Empire.
  • The legacy of Napoleon has been the subject of much debate among historians, with some viewing him as a brilliant leader and others as a power-hungry dictator.

Synonyms

  • Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Little Corporal
  • Napoleon I
  • Bonaparte

Related Words

  • Napoleonic (adjective)
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