(of plants) able to live out of doors throughout the winter
Word origin
C13: from Old French hardi bold, past participle of hardir to become bold, of Germanic origin; compare Old English hierdan to harden1, Old Norse hertha, Old High German herten
Examples of 'hardier' in a sentence
hardier
And they were so much stronger and hardier in their bodies; they never seemed to feel the cold.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2004)
But hardier souls, depending upon their pay or their inclinations, welcome the wind-polished days of August.
Cleary, Jon MURDER SONG (2004)
This makes them hardier and better at resisting treatment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Or try hardier citrus fruits such as the kumquat.
The Sun (2009)
Generally, the more mature a plant, the hardier it is.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The fig is hardier than it is given credit for.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Slightly hardier types may prefer to sleep in an actual tent in the desert.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The white deadnettle is the hardier of the two.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Many researchers are genetically engineering plants to be hardier or more nutritious.
The Scientist (2000)
Frankly, it is hardier than it is given credit for.