01 n. The sovereign or supreme monarch of an empire; -- a title of dignity superior to that of king; as, the emperor of Germany or of Austria; th…
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The sovereign or supreme monarch of an empire; -- a title of dignity superior to that of king; as, the emperor of Germany or of Austria; the emperor or Czar of Russia.
Phrases & compounds
Emperor goose —
a large and handsome goose (Philacte canagica), found in Alaska.
Emperor moth —
one of several large and beautiful bombycid moths, with transparent spots on the wings; as the American Cecropia moth (Platysamia cecropia), and the European species (Saturnia pavonia).
Emperor paper —
See under Paper.
Purple emperor —
a large, strong British butterfly (Apatura iris).