grand fir

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noun

a large fir, Abies grandis, of the western coast of North America, having a narrow, pointed crown and yielding a soft wood used for lumber, pulp, and boxes.

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Also called lowland fir.

Origin of grand fir

First recorded in 1895–1900

Words nearby grand fir

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How to use grand fir in a sentence

In favorable conditions the grand fir grows to a height of from 100 to 200 feet and is a noble and stately tree.
The Forests of Mount Rainier National Park|Grenville F. Allen
The railway passenger between Weybridge and Woking can see for himself what grand fir-woods flourish on Defoes desert.
Surrey|A.R. Hope Moncrieff
As I did come back through the near woods, I did stop by some grand fir trees to pray.
The Story of Opal|Opal Whiteley
He looks kind looks upon the forest and he does love the grand fir trees that do grow there.
The Story of Opal|Opal Whiteley