ironmite
     
 
iron  

(ï¿ern)

  1: n.  a heavy, malleable, magnetic white metal that is vital to biological processes
 2: n.  a heated metal implement used for branding or cauterizing
 3: adj.  Great strength, hardness, or determination; robust, unrelenting, persistent
     
mite (mït')
  1: n. a small coin or sum of money
2: n.  a: a small amount of something
b: a small object or creature
     
ironmite  

(ï¿ern mït')

  1: n.  a small, persistent creature possessing immense strength and determination