maltese

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maltese

A Maltese dog sits on a velvet cushion.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to Malta, its people, or its culture: Describes something originating from or associated with the island republic of Malta or its inhabitants.

  2. Noun:

    • A breed of small dog: A specific breed of toy dog characterized by a long, straight, silky, and pure white coat.
    • A type of domestic cat: In the United States, a term sometimes used informally for any short-haired bluish-grey cat.
    • The national language of Malta: A Semitic language that is the official language of Malta, derived from Arabic with significant vocabulary influences from Italian, Sicilian, Spanish, and Norman-French.
    • A person from Malta: A native or inhabitant of the Republic of Malta.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The Maltese archipelago consists of several islands.
    • We enjoyed traditional Maltese food.

  • Noun (Dog Breed):

    • Her Maltese is very playful and affectionate.

  • Noun (Language):

    • He is learning to speak Maltese.

  • Noun (Person):

    • The Maltese are known for their hospitality.
Advanced Usage
  • "Maltese Falcon": A famous cultural reference, notably from the 1941 film , which features a statuette as a central plot element. This usage is distinct from the direct definitions of the word.
  • "Maltese cross": A cross with four V-shaped or arrowhead-shaped arms, often used as a symbol. This is a specific heraldic and cultural symbol.
Variants and Related Words
  • Malteser (noun, less common variant): An alternative term for a native or inhabitant of Malta.
  • Maltese-language (adjective): Pertaining to the Maltese language (e.g., Maltese-language literature).
Synonyms
  • For the language: There are no direct synonyms, as it is a proper noun for a specific language.
  • For the person: Maltese national, Maltese citizen.
  • For the dog breed: Maltese dog, Maltese terrier (an older term).
Related Phrases
  • Phrasal verbs: The word "Maltese" itself does not form standard English phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
  • There are no common English idioms that centrally feature the word "Maltese" aside from the cultural references mentioned in "Advanced Usage."
maltese

A Maltese dog sits on a velvet cushion.

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
  2. a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat
  3. the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French
  4. a native or inhabitant of Malta

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