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napoleon

/nəˈpoʊliən/
/nəˈpʌʊliən/
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Other forms: napoleons

Definitions of napoleon
  1. noun
    a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream
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    type of:
    French pastry
    sweet filled pastry made of especially puff paste
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