maltese cat

Mal·tese cat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawl-teez, -tees kat]
- /mɔlˈtiz, -ˈtis kæt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawl-teez, -tees kat]
- /mɔlˈtiz, -ˈtis kæt/

Definitions of maltese cat words

noun maltese cat a bluish-gray variety of the domestic cat. 1
noun maltese cat Any cat of indeterminate breed, with primarily gray or blue fur. 0

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Origin of maltese cat

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Maltese cat

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maltese cat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

maltese cat usage trend in Literature

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