noble fir

American  

noun

1. a fir, Abies procera, of the northwestern U.S., which may grow to a height of 250 feet (76 meters).

2. the soft, light wood of this tree, used for pulpwood and plywood.

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Etymology

Origin of noble fir

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The remainder were sugar pine, noble fir, red fir, incense cedar, western red cedar, mountain hemlock and western hemlock.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2023

Native species like the Fraser fir and noble fir still reign supreme on the U.S. market, but species from other parts of the world are becoming increasingly popular with growers here, Chastagner says.

From Scientific American • Dec. 17, 2021

“You’ll get much more beautiful wreaths and garlands,” she says, such as mixed wreaths with two types of greens, including long-lasting cedar and noble fir.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2021

Look for various lengths of fresh western red cedar, Douglas fir and noble fir garland, available at local nurseries, to drape on a staircase, mantel and bookshelves, as well.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2021

The noble fir or red fir is another giant of the Northwest.

From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen