batong-buhay (batóng-buháy) Filipino/Tagalog term

batóng-buháy  
Syllables:  ba·tóng-bu·háy
[ba-tóng-bu-háy]  ?
adjective
Word origin: Tagalog
Literal meaning: live stone
Filipino meaning:
  1. matigas ang loob
  2. matapang
English meaning:
  1. strong willed
  2. brave
Dictionary keywords:
bato; buhay