any coniferous tree belonging to the genus Abies, of the pine family, characterized by its pyramidal style of growth, flat needles, and erect cones.
the wood of such a tree.
any pyramidal coniferous tree of the N temperate genus Abies , having single needle-like leaves and erect cones: family Pinaceae See also red fir silver fir balsam fir
any of various other trees of the family Pinaceae , such as the Douglas fir
the wood of any of these trees
1250–1300; Middle English firre, Old English fyrh; cognate with Old Saxon furie; akin to Old English furh- (in fuhrwudu pine), Old Norse fura fir, Latin quercus oak (< *perkwu- )
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Collum backed the Celtic penalty at Fir Park, citing "clear evidence" with Nicholson's hand and arm "in an unnatural position" and the resulting contact "a punishable handball".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The incident at Fir Park, which involved VAR, was the latest in a series of controversial refereeing decisions as the Scottish Premiership title race reaches its conclusion.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Hearts were denied a spot-kick at Fir Park last weekend, with referee Steven McLean sticking to his guns after a call to the monitor.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
That business at Fir Park on Saturday has rattled him, though.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Fir trees march across the ends of her scarves, or eagles, or stiff humanoid figures, boy and girl, boy and girl.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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