Hardy - Definition

adj 1: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or
hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud
of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young
athletes" [syn: hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy]
2: able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions;
"strawberries are hardy and easy to grow"; "camels are tough
and hardy creatures"
3: invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers";
"fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers"
[syn: audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy,
intrepid, unfearing]
n 1: United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and
overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made
many films (1892-1957) [syn: Hardy, Oliver Hardy]
2: English novelist and poet (1840-1928) [syn: Hardy, Thomas
Hardy]