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Napoleons

The word “Napoleons” has 4 syllables: na-po-le-ons.

It's pronounced as /nəˈpoʊliənz/.

What is synonym and antonym for Napoleons?

In the thesaurus, “Napoleons” has 7 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for Napoleons along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for Napoleons

  • czars
  • kings
  • magnates
  • princes
  • tsars
  • tycoons
  • tzars

Antonyms for Napoleons

  • half-pints
  • inferiors
  • lightweights
  • subordinates
  • underlings

Meanings of Napoleons

  • noun
    1. A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
    2. A form of solitaire.
    3. A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
    4. A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.
    5. The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.
    6. A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips.
    7. A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.
    8. A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.
    9. (dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.
    10. The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon.
    11. Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.
    12. (usually admiringly derogatory) A person resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, in having come to dominate an area or sphere of activity through ruthlessness or illegality as well as surpassing ability.
    13. Clipping of Napoleon boot: a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars.
    14. Clipping of Napoleon gun: a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire.
    15. A 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre.
    16. Clipping of Napoleon bigarreau: a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit.
    17. (originally United States slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake: another name for a millefeuille pastry.
    18. (alcohol) Clipping of Napoleon brandy: any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy.
    19. (pastries) A multi-layered stacked pastry.

Example Sentences

  • At the bakery, they offered a variety of delicious Napoleons.
  • The chef proudly presented a tray of freshly baked Napoleons for dessert.
  • During the celebration, guests indulged in the sweet layers of cream in the Napoleons.
  • The pastry shop is famous for its flaky and flavorful Napoleons.
  • As a treat, she brought home a box of assorted miniature Napoleons for the family.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to Napoleons, such as: czars, half-pints, inferiors, kings, lightweights, magnates, princes.

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