hardhead
1[ hahrd-hed ]
/ ˈhɑrdˌhɛd /
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noun
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Definition for hardheads (2 of 3)
hardhead
2[ hahrd-hed ]
/ ˈhɑrdˌhɛd /
noun
an alloyed silver coin of Scotland, issued in the 16th and 17th centuries, equal to one and one-half pence and later to twopence.
Origin of hardhead
21555–65; perhaps (by folk etymology) < French hardit, after Philip III, named le Hardi the Bold (1245–85), king of France, who first issued the coin
Also called lion.
Definition for hardheads (3 of 3)
knapweed
[ nap-weed ]
/ ˈnæpˌwid /
noun
any composite plant of the genus Centaurea, especially the weedy C. nigra, having rose-purple flowers set on a dark-colored, knoblike bract.
Origin of knapweed
Also called hardheads, Spanish button.
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Examples from the Web for hardheads
The work came out so well that I said, "Boys, here is a great scheme—these hardheads are splendid building material."
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Vol. 1 of 14|Elbert Hubbard
British Dictionary definitions for hardheads (1 of 2)
hardheads
/ (ˈhɑːdˌhɛdz) /
noun
(functioning as singular) a thistle-like plant, Centaurea nigra, native to Europe and introduced into North America and New Zealand, that has reddish-purple flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)Also called: knapweed See also centaury (def. 2)
British Dictionary definitions for hardheads (2 of 2)
knapweed
/ (ˈnæpˌwiːd) /
noun
any of several plants of the genus Centaurea, having purplish thistle-like flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)See also centaury (def. 2), hardheads
Word Origin for knapweed
C15 knopwed; see knop, weed 1
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