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HALF-HARDY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does half-hardy mean?
• HALF-HARDY (adjective)
The adjective HALF-HARDY has 1 sense:
1. (of plants) requiring protection from frost
Familiarity information: HALF-HARDY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of plants) requiring protection from frost
Context example:
half-hardy annuals
Similar:
robust (sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction)
Domain category:
flora; plant; plant life ((botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)
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