Emperor’s Silk

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven or knitted into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin (75-80%) and a smaller coating of sericin (20-25%). It is most commonly produced from the cocoons of certain insect larvae. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori, which are reared in captivity (sericulture).

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.

silk

Noun

1. A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
2. A thread or yarn made from silk fibers.

Verb

1. To develop silk.
2. To remove the silk from (corn).