Hardy definition
Hardy explorers; hardy perennials.
An example of someone who would be described as hardy is a tough and strong farmer.
An example of something that would be described as hardy is a plant that survives even after a frost.
Other Word Forms
Adjective
Origin of hardy
- Middle English from Old French hardi past participle of hardir make hard, embolden of Germanic origin kar- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Probably from hard
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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