MALTESE


Meaning of MALTESE in English

n. & adj.

--n.

1. (pl. same) a a native or national of Malta, an island in the W. Mediterranean. b a person of Maltese descent.

2 the language of Malta.

--adj. of or relating to Malta or its people or language.

Phrases and idioms:

Maltese cross a cross with arms of equal length broadening from the centre, often indented at the ends. Maltese dog (or terrier) a small breed of spaniel or terrier.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.