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Maltese

mal·tese

UK/mɒlˈtiːz/ US/mɑlˈtiz/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

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

  • “Maltese customs officers”

noun

1.

breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat

Synonyms

Origin

From Malta + -ese.

Phrases

  • Maltese English
  • Maltese starthistle

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