half-hardy

noun

Meaning

A plant that requires protection against frost.
Of a plant: requiring protection against frost.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

delicate(English)cold-natured(English)cryophytic(English)etiolated(English)perennial(English)heliophilous(English)subherbaceous(English)calciphobous(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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