Added 9 October 2026
hardiness
noun
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The quality of being hardy. The quality of being able to withstand fatigue and hardship; (of a plant) the quality of being resistant to cold or other environmental conditions.
Kale is known for its winter-hardiness.
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The quality of being able to withstand fatigue and hardship; (of a plant) the quality of being resistant to cold or other environmental conditions.
Kale is known for its winter-hardiness.
- The quality of being bold in the face of risk or authority.
Origin
From Middle English hardynesse; equivalent to hardy + -ness.
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