Phrase guide

hardy kiwi

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A perennial vine native to China, Japan, Korea and Siberia (Actinidia arguta).

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

An edible fruit produced by said plant, the taste and texture of which are similar to those of the kiwifruit.

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kiwiberry, kiwi berry

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Scharfzähniger Strahlengriffel — plant
  • Korean: 다래나무 (daraenamu) — plant
  • Polish: aktinidia ostrolistna — plant
  • German: Scharfzähniger Strahlengriffel — fruit
  • German: Kiwibeere — fruit
  • Korean: 다래 (darae) — fruit
  • Polish: minikiwi — fruit