Maltese

(noun) a native or inhabitant of Malta.

(noun) the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French. Synonyms: Maltese language, Malti.

(noun) a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat. Synonyms: Maltese cat.

(noun) breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat. Synonyms: Maltese dog, Maltese terrier.

(adj) of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants. Example: "Maltese customs officers."