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