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Maltese vs Pastizzi - What's the difference?

maltese | pastizzi |

As nouns the difference between maltese and pastizzi

is that maltese is maltese while pastizzi is a maltese pasty filled with ricotta or peas.

As an adjective maltese

is maltese.

maltese

English

(wikipedia Maltese)

Noun

(Maltese)
  • (collectively) The inhabitants of Malta.
  • An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
  • A small breed of dog with a long silky coat.

    • Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • The Semitic language of Malta.

    • See also

    * Language list

    External links

    *

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.

    • Derived terms

    * Maltese cat * Maltese dog * Maltese cross

    pastizzi

    English

    Noun

    (pastizzi) (wikipedia pastizzi)
  • A Maltese pasty filled with ricotta or peas.
  • * Shirley R. Steinberg, Teen life in Europe (page 158)
    • One may find a McDonald's outlet next door to a traditional pastizzi outlet, and both may be equally popular with local youth.
  • * 2009 , Barbara Haworth-Attard, My Life from Air-Bras to Zits
    • “He's a good Maltese boy. He likes pastizzi ,” Nanna announced.

    Derived terms

    * pastizzeria