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Maltese

Maltese

1 3.7
A person from Malta
  • noun
  • /mɔːlˈtiːz/
translation icon : maltés
  • This practice reveals to him what a peaceful and happy civilization the preliterate Maltese enjoyed.

I'm not sure whether there has ever existed a person who hated Jews, Arabs and Maltese equally.

Examples

  • Anyone who fishes with the Maltese.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • I'm English, not Maltese!

    Blog text (6)

  • Given what they see as the increasing isolation of the Maltese.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The Italians and the Maltese will.

    The Rise of the Krays (2015)

  • We need to set up a meeting with the Italians and the Maltese.

    The Rise of the Krays (2015)

  • I think he's Maltese.

    Paper Champions (2020)

  • The Knights, Spaniards and Maltese would hold the breach dealing upon the Ottomans hundreds of casualties.

  • The Maltese are known for their rich history and cultural heritage.

  • As a proud Maltese, she often shares stories about her family's traditions.

  • During the summer festival, the Maltese showcased their traditional music and dance.

Compounds

Maltese cat
  • US
4.9

A cat with short blue-grey fur and a gentle nature

maltese cross
9.9

A garden plant with clusters of bright red flowers

Maltese cross
8.2

A cross with four equal arms shaped like broad arrowheads that meet at the center

Maltese dog
2.7

A very small dog with long, straight white silky fur

Maltese language
8.6

The national language of Malta with Arabic roots and many European words

Maltese lira
8.9

Money that Malta used until 2008

Maltese terrier
3.5

A small pet dog with long silky white hair

Surface Forms

Maltese singular
Maltese plural

Etymology

Maltese comes from the island name Malta plus the ending -ese, which means 'from' or 'of', like in Chinese or Japanese. So a Maltese is a person 'from Malta'.