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maltese |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Maltese \Mal*tese"\, a. Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants. -- n. sing. & pl A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta. {Maltese cat} (Zo["o]l.), a mouse-colored variety of the domestic cat. {Maltese cross}. See Illust. 5, of {Cross}. {Maltese dog} (Zo["o]l.), a breed of small terriers, having long silky white hair. The breed originated in Malta. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Maltese adj : of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants; "Maltese customs officers" [syn: {Maltese}] n : breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat [syn: {Maltese dog}, {Maltese}]
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