a Turkish sultanate of southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa and southeastern Europe; created by the Ottoman Turks in the 13th century and lasted until the end of World War I; although initially small it expanded until it superseded the Byzantine Empire
the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
a group of countries under a single authority
an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple
a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
