fir

¹

[ fur ]

noun

1. any coniferous tree belonging to the genus Abies, of the pine family, characterized by its pyramidal style of growth, flat needles, and erect cones.
2. the wood of such a tree.

FIR

²

abbreviation for

1. far-infrared radiation.

fir

/ fɜː /

noun

1. any pyramidal coniferous tree of the N temperate genus Abies , having single needle-like leaves and erect cones: family Pinaceae See also red fir silver fir balsam fir
2. any of various other trees of the family Pinaceae , such as the Douglas fir
3. the wood of any of these trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of fir¹

1250–1300; Middle English firre, Old English fyrh; cognate with Old Saxon furie; akin to Old English furh- (in fuhrwudu pine), Old Norse fura fir, Latin quercus oak (< *perkwu- )

Word History and Origins

Origin of fir¹

Old English furh ; related to Old Norse fura , Old High German foraha fir, Latin quercus oak

Example Sentences

In fact, their results showed that there were positive gains at many levels including biodiversity, ecosystems and economic viability, especially for the combination of beech with Douglas fir.

From Science Daily

The results showed that mixed forests with beech and Douglas fir have enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem functioning while improving the economic performance compared to monocultures of beech.

From Science Daily

Here’s Pugh, playing celebrated chef Almut Brühl, gathering ingredients for a Douglas fir parfait, an iffy creation that signals her daring brilliance.

From Los Angeles Times

Referencing Keough, the message reportedly continued: “Yo client dont have nothing to worries, win fir her. She beat me at my own game.”

From Los Angeles Times

He’s been a ball boy at Fir Park and a season ticket holder for more than a decade.

From BBC

Related Words

• cedar
• pine