hardy hardy /ˈhɑːrdi/

adjective

1. () Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships  ( stalwart , hardy , stout , sturdy )
   having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
    Hardy explorers of northern Canada
   hardy explorers of northern Canada
    Proud of her tall stalwart son
   proud of her tall stalwart son
    Stout seamen
   stout seamen
    Sturdy young athletes
   sturdy young athletes
   
2. Invulnerable to fear or intimidation  ( fearless , hardy , intrepid , audacious , brave , dauntless , unfearing )
   invulnerable to fear or intimidation
    Audacious explorers
   audacious explorers
    Fearless reporters and photographers
   fearless reporters and photographers
    Intrepid pioneers
   intrepid pioneers
   
3. Able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions  ( hardy )
   able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions
    Strawberries are hardy and easy to grow
   strawberries are hardy and easy to grow
    Camels are tough and hardy creatures
   camels are tough and hardy creatures
   

 Hardy

noun

1. English novelist and poet (1840-1928)  ( Hardy , Thomas Hardy )
   English novelist and poet (1840-1928)
   
   
2. United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)  ( 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)