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Napoleon

na·po·leon

UK/nəˈpəʊlɪən/ US/nəˈpoʊli.ən/ fairly common slang uk

noun

1.
2.

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

3.

Origin

Borrowed from French Napoléon (“a given name, usually in reference to Napoleon Bonaparte”). In reference to coins, via French napoléon (“(slang) a coin that originally had the appearance of Napoleon's face in the obverse”). In reference to guns and possibly cards, a reference to Napoleon III.

Phrases

  • double napoleon
  • Napoleon Bigarreau
  • Napoleon boot
  • Napoleon brandy

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