<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of or relating to Malta, its people, or their language.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Maltese (plural: Maltese).</li><li>A native or inhabitant of Malta.</li><li>The Arabic dialect spoken in Malta, using many Italian words.</li><li>Maltese cat.</li><li>Maltese dog.</li></ul>