Meaning of Napoleon in English

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  2. Noun
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  1. Noun

    Napoleon

    Definitions

    1. French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
  2. 2. a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream
  3. 3. a card game similar to whist

    Examples

    • « usually played for stakes »

Famous quotes

  • « Napoleon was probably the equal at least of Washington in intellect, his superior in education. Both of them were successful in serving the state. »
    Matthew Simpson
  • « At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since. »
    Salvador Dali
  • « To his dog, every man is Napoleon hence the constant popularity of dogs. »
    Aldous Huxley
  • « Women rule the world. It's not really worth fighting because they know what they're doing. Ask Napoleon. Ask Adam. Ask Richard Burton or Richie Sambora. Many a man has crumbled. »
    Jon Bon Jovi
  • « There have been in this century only one great man and one great thing: Napoleon and liberty. For want of the great man, let us have the great thing. »
    Victor Hugo

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