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Definition of hardiness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hardiness

noun
 
/ˈhɑːdinəs/
 
/ˈhɑːrdinəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being strong and able to survive difficult conditions and bad weather
    • The people here are known for their hardiness and courage.
  2. the quality in a plant of being able to live outside through the winter
    • winter/cold/frost hardiness
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