Meaning of the word hardy in English

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hardy

US /ˈhɑːr.di/
UK /ˈhɑː.di/
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Adjective

1.

robust; capable of enduring difficult conditions

Example:
The mountain goats are hardy animals, able to survive in harsh climates.
Only the most hardy plants can grow in this desert environment.
2.

(of a person) brave and able to tolerate difficult conditions

Example:
The explorers were a hardy group, accustomed to long journeys and harsh weather.
Despite his age, he remained a remarkably hardy individual.