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semihardy

American  
[sem-ee-hahr-dee, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈhɑr di, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

Horticulture.

  1. partially hardy; able to survive moderately low temperatures.

    semihardy plants.

Etymology

Origin of semihardy

First recorded in 1900–05; semi- + hardy 1

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