SINCE 1828
Maltese
noun
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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