Half-hardy

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A plant that requires protection against frost.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a plant: requiring protection against frost. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of plants) requiring protection from frost wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
deciduousephemeralevergreenhardyperennial

Etymology

From half- + hardy.

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