Mal·tese
| \ mȯl-ˈtēz
, -ˈtēs \
, -ˈtēs \
plural Maltese
Definition of Maltese
1
: a native or inhabitant of Malta
2
: the Semitic language of the Maltese people
3
: any of a breed of toy dogs with a long silky white coat, a black nose, and very dark eyes
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“Maltese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maltese. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of Maltese was in 1615
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