Hardy

/ˈhɑːdi/ noun adjective

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

Meaning

  1. (noun) (usually in the plural) Anything, especially a plant, that is hardy.
  2. (noun) A blacksmith's fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the hardy hole.
  3. (adjective) Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
  4. (adjective) Able to survive adverse growing conditions. “A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.”
  5. (adjective) Brave and resolute.
  6. (adjective) Impudent.

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Letter breakdown

  • Hardy contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Hardy mean?

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

What are the anagrams of Hardy?

Valid anagrams: hydra.

How many letters are in Hardy?

Hardy has 5 letters.

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