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

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

In a new report, Planting for the Future, researchers say species such as fagres' fir, Iberian alder, cherry hackberry and Montezuma's pine are among those that are likely to withstand our projected climate conditions and could be planted there.

From BBC

Each piece in the collection has repetitive organic forms as part of its design and comes in white gesso, natural Douglas fir and ebonized Douglas fir.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cedar
• pine