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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With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the house had walls and floors of concrete complemented by a palette of redwood, teak, fir and glass block.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Not many spruce or fir species handle the Mid-Atlantic heat and humidity well over the long term; chronic stress could doom them to a shorter life.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Get a glimpse at all of Kardashian's Christmas trees and decorations below.
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The entrepreneur chose a massive flocked faux fir as the 2024 Christmas centerpiece for her Hidden Hills, Calif., residence.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Some tree types, such as pine, spruce or fir, contain oils that could irritate a dog's mouth and stomach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Not many spruce or fir species handle the Mid-Atlantic heat and humidity well over the long term; chronic stress could doom them to a shorter life.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Get a glimpse at all of Kardashian's Christmas trees and decorations below.
2024
The entrepreneur chose a massive flocked faux fir as the 2024 Christmas centerpiece for her Hidden Hills, Calif., residence.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Some tree types, such as pine, spruce or fir, contain oils that could irritate a dog's mouth and stomach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Fir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fir. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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