napoleon

noun

A rectangular piece of pastry made with crisp, flaky layers filled with custard cream.

A 20-franc gold coin formerly used in France.

A modern French gold coin of the value of 20 francs, or slightly less than $4; a twenty-franc piece, or pièce de vingt francs. See louis.

A French modification of the game of euchre, played by not more than six persons, every one for himself. Also nap.

A small piece of frosted pastry, made by putting several thin layers of puff-paste together with a cream filling.