grand fir

American  

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of grand fir

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

At the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe on the Olympic Peninsula, Hilton Turnbull, the tribe’s habitat biologist, is planting redwoods alongside species like Douglas fir, western hemlock and grand fir.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

Soon, it had 50 record trees, including another champion grand fir Van Pelt found deep in the emerald Olympic forest.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

For ponderosa pine and dry Douglas and grand fir forests, Swanson suggests landowners look into forest-thinning and prescribed burns for fire safety.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023

The Pass takes drivers through a dizzying array of landscapes — including some unique ecoregions, like Yakima plateau and grand fir mixed forest, thereby multiplying the opportunities for spotting different types of autumn color.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

In favorable conditions the grand fir grows to a height of from 100 to 200 feet and is a noble and stately tree.

From The Forests of Mount Rainier National Park by Allen, Grenville F.