CAST-IRON PLANT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase cast-iron plant. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CAST-IRON PLANT
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durable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • existing for a long time • capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay • very long lasting | ||||||||
hardy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) • English novelist and poet (1840-1928) adjective satellite • having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships • able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions • invulnerable to fear or intimidation | ||||||||
resilient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like • elastic; rebounds readily | ||||||||
sturdy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not making concessions adjective satellite • having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships • substantially made or constructed | ||||||||
tough | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not given to gentleness or sentimentality • physically toughened • resistant to cutting or chewing noun • someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing • an aggressive and violent young criminal • a cruel and brutal fellow adjective satellite • very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution • substantially made or constructed • violent and lawless • feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad') • unfortunate or hard to bear • making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | ||||||||
aspidistra | nounn | |||||||
noun • evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant | ||||||||
aspidistra elatio | nounn | |||||||
noun • evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant | ||||||||
bar-room plant | nounn | |||||||
noun • evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant |