noble fir
Americannoun
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a fir, Abies procera, of the northwestern U.S., which may grow to a height of 250 feet (76 meters).
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the soft, light wood of this tree, used for pulpwood and plywood.
Etymology
Origin of noble fir
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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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
The Cascade Range’s cool and damp western flanks offer ideal growing conditions for conifers, such as the stiff-branched noble fir and densely needled Douglas fir, two of the country’s most popular Christmas tree species.
From Scientific American • Dec. 17, 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
Whether it’s a towering noble fir, a medium-sized Colorado blue spruce or even a fake plastic evergreen, expect to pay more for your Christmas tree this season.
From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2021
The noble fir avoids steep side hills and exposed situations.
From The Forests of Mount Rainier National Park by Allen, Grenville F.
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