ˈmɔ:lˈti:z 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. øMaltese
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.