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Turks in the 13th century and lasted until the end of World War I; although initially small it expanded until it superseded the Byzantine Empire
a Turkic language spoken by the Turks
a group of countries under a single authority
a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple
a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
