maltese

/mˈɒltiːz/

/mɔɫˈtiz/

Maltese

the official language of Malta that has Semitic roots

breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat

a native or inhabitant of Malta

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

maltese

of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants

Examples

1. Here are Maltese puppies.

2. It's a Maltese. -

3. Maltese rocket and a bit of salt, olive oil, squeeze a nice bit of lemon inside.

4. The Maltese dog breed comes from Malta, an island on the Mediterranean sea.