Maltese
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- adjective
- /mɔːlˈtiːz/
- In Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon, Sam Spade wants the black bird.
- Maltese temples
- Maltese falcon
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- Because the first time I gave my Maltese Falcon talk was at a an event for that IDEO had.
Examples
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The Maltese islands are made of limestone, so construction using earth ramps and wooden levers was straightforward.
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Many visitors enjoy the vibrant Maltese festivals that celebrate local traditions.
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Tourism is critical to the Maltese economy.
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In their view, temple construction reflected the growing isolation of the Maltese population.
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The Maltese Ice Caves.
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As with other megalithic structures, the Maltese temples are a magnet for those speculating about astronomical alignments.
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The Maltese language has many unique phrases that reflect the island's history.
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The Maltese people are known for their hospitality and rich cultural heritage.
Compounds
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A cross with four equal arms shaped like broad arrowheads that meet at the center
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maltese as an adjective is made from Malta and the ending -ese, used to say something is 'from' a place just like Portuguese or Chinese. So Maltese means 'of or about Malta', its people, or its culture.