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]