adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a neoclassic style, as in clothing or the decorative arts, prevalent in France during the first part of the 19th century.
[After the First Empire of France (1804-1815).]
Em·pire2 (ĕm'pīr')
n.
A variety of apple having medium fruit with waxy, dark red skin and white flesh.
[After the Empire State, nickname for the state of New York, where it was developed.]
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