Maltese

[mɔl'tiz]

Definition

(noun.) a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat.

(noun.) the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French.

(noun.) a native or inhabitant of Malta.

(adj.) of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants; 'Maltese customs officers' .

Editor: Megan--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants.

(n. sing. & pl.) A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta.

Edited by Katy

Definition

n. a native or the natives of Malta: the dialect a corrupt Arabic mixed with Italian.—adj. belonging to Malta or to its inhabitants.—Maltese cross (see Cross); Maltese dog a very small spaniel with long silky hair.

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