Emperor Jewel

Emperor

An emperor is the (male) ruler of an empire. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife, mother/grandmother, or a woman who rules in her own right and name. Emperors are generally recognised to be of the highest monarchic honour and rank, surpassing kings. In Europe, the title of Emperor has been used since the Middle Ages, considered in those times equal or almost equal in dignity to that of Pope due to the latter's position as visible head of the Church and spiritual leader of the Catholic part of Western Europe. The emperor of Japan is the only currently reigning monarch whose title is translated into English as "Emperor".

emperor

Noun

1. The male monarch or ruler of an empire.
2. Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.

jewel

Noun

1. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
2. A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

Verb

1. To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.