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Meaning of hardy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hardy

Pronunciation:/ˈhɑːdi//ˈhɑɹdi/

noun

Definitions

  1. (usually in the plural) Anything, especially a plant, that is hardy.

  2. A blacksmith's fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the hardy hole.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.

  2. Able to survive adverse growing conditions.

    Example: A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.

  3. Brave and resolute.

  4. Impudent.