Maltipoo

[ mawl-tee-poo ]

noun

1. a dog crossbred from a Maltese dog and a miniature poodle or a toy poodle:

   Oswald of Merryton is a red Maltipoo of two champion lines, but the owner is not interested in breeding him.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Maltipoo¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from malti, a phonetic respelling of Malte(se) ( def ) + poo(dle) ( def )

Example Sentences

Rhianna is seen around town with the Maltipoo she christened Oliver.

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