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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They also dropped by Pyongyang's top cadre school, where they planted a fir tree symbolising their evergreen friendship, Xinhua reported.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The Montana ranch where he lives now, surrounded by fir and pine trees, the shadows of the Bitterroots and silence, is the perfect retirement home, although it’s one Vachon found more by accident than design.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
A $5 permit, a hike through the snow, and a glorious Douglas fir we covered in lights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Ford’s fir and birch-burners are radiant examples of human-made art triumphing over digital manufacture.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
He pointed toward a cluster of fir trees.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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