Mal·tese /mɔlˈtiz, ˈtis/
  (a.)馬爾他的馬爾他人,馬爾他語
  Mal·tese prop. a. Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta.
  Maltese cross. See Illust. 5, of Cross.
  Maltese dog Zool., a breed of small terriers, having long silky white hair. The breed originated in Malta.
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  Maltese
       adj : of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its
             inhabitants; "Maltese customs officers"
       n : breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat
           [syn: Maltese dog]