Maltese dog

/mɔlˌtiz dɔg/
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Other forms: Maltese dogs

Definitions of Maltese dog
  1. noun
    breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat
    synonyms: Maltese, Maltese terrier
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    type of:
    toy, toy dog
    any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
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