napoleon napoleon /nəˈpoʊljən/

noun

1. A rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream  ( napoleon )
   a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream
    I ordered a napoleon for dessert, drawn in by its flaky layers and rich custard filling.
   I ordered a napoleon for dessert, drawn in by its flaky layers and rich custard filling.
   
   

 Napoleon

1. () French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)  ( Bonaparte , Little Corporal , Napoleon I , Napoleon , Napoleon Bonaparte )
   French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
     Napoleon Bonaparte was a renowned military leader and emperor of France.
   Napoleon Bonaparte was a renowned military leader and emperor of France.
   
   
2. A card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes  ( nap , Napoleon )
   a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes