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(historical numismatics, slang) The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon I of France.
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(historical numismatics, slang) Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.
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(usually admiringly derogatory) A person resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, (usually) in having come to dominate an area or sphere of activity through ruthlessness or illegality as well as surpassing ability.
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(fashion, obsolete) Clipping of Napoleon boot: a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars.
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(historical weaponry) Clipping of Napoleon gun: a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire.
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(card games, uncountable) A 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre.
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(card games, uncountable) Clipping of double napoleon: a form of patience.
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(rare UK horse racing slang, obsolete) Alternative form of nap: a horse to go nap on, a sure thing, a certain winner; a prediction of such a horse; a bet on such a horse.
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Clipping of Napoleon bigarreau: a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit.
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(food, originally US slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake: another name for a millefeuille pastry.
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(rare) Clipping of Napoleon brandy: any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy.
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Short for Napoleon slice.