Maltese dog

American  

[mawl-teez dawg, dog, -tees] / mɔlˈtiz ˈdɔg, ˈdɒg, -ˈtis /

noun

1. one of a breed of toy dogs having a long, straight, silky white coat.

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Etymology

Origin of Maltese dog

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Since March, Sgroi has barely left a house where she lives alone but for her Maltese dog, Cassie.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2020

Acey says her beloved white Maltese dog, “Chocolate,” was in the car, as well as her phone and purse.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2016

His wife's only comment on this religious declaration is an impatient twist to the tail of her Maltese dog.

From A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June by Ouida

Sir James was annoyed, and leaned forward to play with Celia's Maltese dog.

From Middlemarch by Eliot, George

The Maltese dog is another favourite species, much admired and petted by ladies.

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various