English Explanatory Dictionary

Maltese

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.
noun
  1. An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
  2. A small breed of dog with a long silky coat.
name
  1. The Semitic language of Malta.

Pronunciation

/mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Maltese.wav

Word forms

Maltese Malteses

Etymology

From Malta + -ese.

Derived words

Maltese Archipelago Maltese cat Maltese cross Maltese dog Malteseness Maltese English Maltese starthistle
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