napoleon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon I of France.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “napoleon” mean?
The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon I of France.
Is “napoleon” formal or informal?
napoleon is generally slang.