Maltese

Maltese

1. pertaining to or emanating from Malta.

2. a very small (4-6 lb) dog with dark brown eyes and a long, silky, flowing, white haircoat that obscures the long, pendant ears and small, arched tail. Sometimes called Maltese terrier. The breed is affected by white shaker dog disease.

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Maltese cockspur

centaureamelitensis.

Maltese cross

characteristic formation within phagocytes in peritoneal granulomas caused by granules of starch; visible in polarized light.

Maltese thistle

centaureamelitensis.