Definition

A type of woody plant found in eastern North America, known for its clusters of small pink or white flowers and distinctive leaves that have a rusty or hairy underside.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful hardhack plants blooming in shades of pink and white.

Conversation

Have you seen the hardhack blooming near the river?

Yeah, it looks beautiful with those pink flowers!

I love how vibrant it is compared to the other plants.

Definitely! It's one of my favorites in the area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'hardhack' originates from Old English, where 'hard' means firm or solid, and 'hack' comes from the Old English 'haccian', meaning to cut or chop. Therefore, 'hardhack' refers to a tough or resilient plant that can withstand being cut or chopped.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'firm' ('hard') and can be 'cut' ('hack') — that's why hardhack refers to a tough plant.

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