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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Be sure to spend time beneath the cedar, pine, and fir trees here, either via the Idyllwild Nature Center or the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, and stop in for a pie at Idyllwild Pizza Company or at Red Kettle for a diner breakfast.
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
An elegant fir pre-strung with clear lights will never go out of style.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
The architect crafted another key transitional element with the Seattle Public Library–inspired yellow staircase and its fir plank screen that balances privacy and sight lines.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
It's beautifully designed, with a spacious terrace that overlooks a verdant valley dotted with fir trees.
—Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
An elegant fir pre-strung with clear lights will never go out of style.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
The architect crafted another key transitional element with the Seattle Public Library–inspired yellow staircase and its fir plank screen that balances privacy and sight lines.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
It's beautifully designed, with a spacious terrace that overlooks a verdant valley dotted with fir trees.
—Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Fir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fir. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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