Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Source : WordNet®

Maltese
     adj : of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its
           inhabitants; "Maltese customs officers"

Maltese
     n : breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat
         [syn: {Maltese dog}]