a person born or living in Dalmatia, esp. a Slavic-speaking one
a Romance language formerly spoken in Dalmatia
any of a breed of large, short-haired dog with black or liver-colored spots on a white coat
See Dalmatian in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dăl-māˈshən)
noun
A native or inhabitant of Dalmatia.
also dalmatian A dog of a breed believed to have originated in Dalmatia, having a short, smooth white coat covered with black or dark brown spots. Also called carriage dog, coach dog.
adjective
Of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants or culture.