hardy definition

1. United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
2. English novelist and poet (1840-1928)
3. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
• examples: hardy explorers of northern Canada
• examples: proud of her tall stalwart son
• examples: stout seamen
• examples: sturdy young athletes
4. able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions
• examples: strawberries are hardy and easy to grow
• examples: camels are tough and hardy creatures