What does maltese mean?
Definitions for maltese
mɔlˈtiz, -ˈtismal·tese
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word maltese.
Princeton's WordNet
Maltesenoun
a native or inhabitant of Malta
Maltese, Maltese language, Maltinoun
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
Maltese, Maltese catnoun
a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat
Maltese dog, Maltese terrier, Malteseadjective
breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat
Malteseadjective
of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants
"Maltese customs officers"
Wiktionary
Maltesenoun
The inhabitants of Malta.
Maltesenoun
An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
Malteseadjective
Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.
Maltesenoun
The Semitic language of Malta.
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maltese
Maltese can refer to several things directly related to Malta, a country in the Mediterranean Sea: 1) Maltese People: Native inhabitants or citizens of Malta. 2) Maltese Language: The Semitic language spoken by the Maltese people, which is the official language of Malta. 3) Maltese Dog: A small breed of dog, known for its long, silky white hair. 4) Maltese Cross: A cross symbol associated with the Knights of Malta, a Christian military order. 5) Maltese Cuisine: Traditional food and dishes from Malta. 6) Maltese Culture: The culture of Malta, including its history, languages, traditions, arts, etc.
Webster Dictionary
Malteseadjective
of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants
Maltese
a native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta
Wikidata
Maltese
The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the Toy Group. It descends from dogs originating in the Central Mediterranean Area. The breed name and origins are generally understood to derive from the Mediterranean island nation of Malta; however, the name is sometimes described with reference to the distinct Adriatic island of Mljet, or a defunct Maltese town called Melita.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Maltese
mal-tēz′, n. a native, or the natives, of Malta: the dialect, a corrupt Arabic mixed with Italian.—adj. belonging to Malta, or to its inhabitants.—Maltese cross (see Cross); Maltese dog, a very small spaniel with long silky hair.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
MALTESE
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maltese is ranked #15508 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Maltese surname appeared 1,887 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Maltese.
95% or 1,794 total occurrences were White.
4% or 76 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.3% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of maltese in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of maltese in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of maltese in a Sentence
Lifeline will be granted permission to enter a Maltese port, where procedures for identification, ascertaining their asylum eligibility, and distribution to other member states will start immediately, the Maltese government took the lead on a solution before the situation escalated to a humanitarian crisis.
Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies:
The Polish finance minister announced an absolute veto against any additional taxation of coal, the Maltese finance minister pointed out that the idea of higher taxes for flights would be against the interests of any island country such as his country.
In the event that the vessel enters Maltese ports, there shall be investigations and possible action taken in regards to the MV Lifeline.
This is a question that, I think, can be raised with the Maltese authorities when discussing the passport scheme.
For a lot of years, we would go to my sister’s house for Thanksgiving dinner, and I would always bring my baby Maltese to play with her baby Lab.
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