1
: any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
also
: any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
2
: the wood of a fir
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Notes of sandalwood, seaweed, amber, and sea salt get a bit of a masculine edge from fir that’s then softened with feminine rose, all of which sit very close to the skin.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
The basic requirements for orchids are good ventilation, 40 to 50 percent humidity, light, proper watering and a well-draining potting mix usually composed of fir bark.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
For instance, the Skog candle has notes of pine needles, fir cones and birch sap, while the Fjall candle has notes of heather, thyme and leaf sap.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
These include rooms of yellow pine, white pine, red fir and red cedar.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
The basic requirements for orchids are good ventilation, 40 to 50 percent humidity, light, proper watering and a well-draining potting mix usually composed of fir bark.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
For instance, the Skog candle has notes of pine needles, fir cones and birch sap, while the Fjall candle has notes of heather, thyme and leaf sap.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
These include rooms of yellow pine, white pine, red fir and red cedar.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Fir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fir. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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fir
noun1
: any of various usually large evergreen trees related to the pines some of which yield useful lumber or resins
2
: the wood of a fir
Medical Definition
fir
noun
: any tree of the genus Abies see balsam fir
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