1. malta - Noun
2. Malta - Proper noun
a strategically located island to the south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
Source: WordNet23 Squadron was then deployed to Malta on 20 December 1942, and operated against targets in Italy. Source: Internet
According to the latest of these the Council, which was adjourned in the summer, will be reopened at another place, some persons mentioning Malta and others Trient. Source: Internet
After a brief stay in the British base in Malta, she travelled to England, to stay with her sister, Alexandra. Source: Internet
After the break, Malta kept showing its attacking intent and on the 51st minute the team should have taken the lead. Source: Internet
Adkins, p. 13 While Bonaparte was sailing to Malta, the Royal Navy re-entered the Mediterranean for the first time in more than a year. Source: Internet
After a successful invasion by the Habsburgs of Spain in the early 16th century, Charles V entrusted its defense to the Knights of St. John in Malta. Source: Internet