empire empire /ˈɛmpaɪɝ/

noun

1. () The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised  ( imperium , empire )
   the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
   
2. () A group of countries under a single authority  ( empire )
   a group of countries under a single authority
    The British created a great empire
   the British created a great empire
   
   
3. A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization  ( conglomerate , empire )
   a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
   
4. A monarchy with an emperor as head of state  ( empire )
   a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
    The Roman Empire was one of the most influential in history.
   The Roman Empire was one of the most influential in history.
   
   

 Empire

1. An eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple  ( Empire )
   an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple
    I enjoy eating an Empire apple because of its sweet and crisp taste.
   I enjoy eating an Empire apple because of its sweet and crisp taste.
   
   

 outflow outflow /ˈaʊtˌfloʊ/

noun

1. () The discharge of a fluid from some container  ( escape , leak , leakage , outflow )
   the discharge of a fluid from some container
    They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
   they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
    He had to clean up the leak
   he had to clean up the leak
   
   
2. A natural flow of ground water  ( fountain , natural spring , outflow , outpouring , spring )
   a natural flow of ground water
     The bubbling spring provided a refreshing source of pure water, quenching their thirst.
   The bubbling spring provided a refreshing source of pure water, quenching their thirst.
   
3. The process of flowing out  ( effluence , efflux , outflow )
   the process of flowing out
   

 iron pyrite iron pyrite /ˈaɪərn paɪˈraɪt/

noun

1. A common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color  ( fool's gold , iron pyrite , pyrite )
   a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
   
   

 spell out spell out /spɛl aʊt/

verb

1. () Make explicit; specify in detail  ( spell out )
   make explicit; specify in detail
    You should spell out your demands
   You should spell out your demands
   
2. Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of  ( spell out , spell )
   orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
    How do you spell this word?
   How do you spell this word?
    We had to spell out our names for the police officer
   We had to spell out our names for the police officer
   
   
3. Spell fully and without abbreviating  ( spell out )
   spell fully and without abbreviating
    Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?
   Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?