Definition of Maltese dog. Meaning of Maltese dog. Synonyms of Maltese dog

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Maltese dog. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Maltese dog and, of course, Maltese dog synonyms and on the right images related to the word Maltese dog.

Definition of Maltese dog

Maltese dog
Maltese Mal*tese", a. Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta. Maltese cat (Zo["o]l.), a mouse-colored variety of the domestic cat. Maltese cross. See Illust. 5, of Cross. Maltese dog (Zo["o]l.), a breed of small terriers, having long silky white hair. The breed originated in Malta.

Meaning of Maltese dog from wikipedia

- Maltese dog refers both to an ancient variety of dwarf, white-coated dog breed from Italy and generally ****ociated also with the island of Malta, and to...
- non-sporting dog Maltese dog, or Maltese Lion Dog, a breed of companion dog originating in Malta Shih Tzu or Chinese Lion Dog, a breed of dog in the toy...
- Maltese culture Maltese language, the Semitic language spoken by Maltese people Maltese people, people from Malta or of Maltese descent Maltese dog Maltese...
- (Mammalia) by the Rev John George Wood, 1853 Bichon Havanese dog Maltese dog Origin of the domestic dog "Lapdog Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary"...
- a Maltese breed of hunting dog. It is traditionally used for rabbit-hunting in the rocky terrain of the islands; the Maltese name means "rabbit dog"....
- kindergarten student, and has made numerous friends there including a Maltese dog named Lila, who she deems her best friend. Bingo shows an interest in...
- Maltese (Maltese: Malti, also L-Ilsien Malti or Il-Lingwa Maltija) is a Semitic language derived from late medieval Sicilian Arabic with Romance superstrata...
- body with black spots. Cupcake (voiced by Jill Talley) — A bitter pink Maltese dog who likes to bully other animals, especially Bingo and Rolly. She becomes...
- A teacup dog is a dog that is smaller than a typical dog of that breed. Other terms may include pocket dog, tiny dog, and micro dog. Teacup dogs are usually...
- and philosophical observations of "Maf" (short for "Mafia Honey"), a Maltese dog given to Marilyn Monroe by Frank Sinatra. The novel won O'Hagan a Glenfiddich...