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malta
/ˈmɑl.tə/
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What does malta mean?
noun
- A non-alcoholic carbonated malt beverage, popular in Latin America.
proper noun
- An archipelago and country in Southern Europe, in the Mediterranean Sea. Official name: Republic of Malta. Capital: Valletta.
- The largest island in the Maltese Archipelago.
More meanings (2)
proper noun
- A small city, the county seat of Phillips County, Montana, United States.
- A town and hamlet therein, in Saratoga County, New York, United States.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmɑl.tə/
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In the waters of Malta, when a galley was approaching, the song could be heard before the sound of the oars.
The commanderies of the Teutonic order, and of that of Malta, at forty per cent.
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The Japanese, who have treasured them for centuries, have the belief that they are not less ancient than the dogs of Malta.
"The sole result was," says Mr. Coleridge, "that the governor of Malta became an especial object of its hatred, its fears, and its respect."
By next spring I hope to have rusty armour, and arms with quarterings enough to persuade him that I am qualified to be Grand Master of Malta.