definition of
hardy

[1] #1 hardy s. [stalwart, stout, sturdy] 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". wn

[2] #2 hardy n. [Hardy, Oliver Hardy] United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957). wn

[3] #3 hardy n. [Hardy, Thomas Hardy] English novelist and poet (1840-1928). wn

[4] #4 hardy s. able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions; "strawberries are hardy and easy to grow"; "camels are tough and hardy creatures". wn

[5] #5 hardy s. [audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, intrepid, unfearing] invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers". wn