About The Word Maltese
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Maltese
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What's The Definition Of Maltese?
[n] breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat
[adj] of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants; "Maltese customs officers" Synonyms | Synonyms for Maltese: Maltese dog Related Terms | Find terms related to Maltese: Maltese In Webster's Dictionary \Mal*tese"\, a.
Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants. -- n. sing.
& pl. A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta.
{Maltese cat} (Zo["o]l.), a mouse-colored variety of the
domestic cat.
{Maltese cross}. See Illust. 5, of {Cross}.
{Maltese dog} (Zo["o]l.), a breed of small terriers, having
long silky white hair. The breed originated in Malta.
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