The largest island of Malta.

A cross having four equal arms resembling arrowheads joined at the points / A flowering plant Lychnis chalcedonica (syn. Silene chalcedonica) of the family Caryophyllaceae

(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.

(biochemistry) A disaccharide, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose

A rare surname from Middle English derived from the Middle English word for malthouse.

(economics) The viewpoint that the population will always grow faster than the food supply that it needs to survive and prosper.

Of, or relating to Thomas Malthus (1766–1834) or his views on human population and world resources.

A supporter of the ideas of Thomas Malthus.

(chiefly in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta. / (plural "Malteses") A small breed of dog with a long silky coat. / (uncountable) The Semitic language of Malta.

Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.