ETYM French, from Latin imperium a command, sovereignty, dominion, empire, from imperare. Related to Emperor; cf. Imperial.
1. A group of countries under a single authority.
2. A monarchy with an emperor as head of state.
3. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress.

1. Somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple.
2. Town in Colorado (USA).
3. Unincorporated community in Louisiana (USA).
4. Village in Michigan (USA); zip code 49630.
5. Village in Ohio (USA).