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fir

noun \ˈfər\

: a tall evergreen tree

: the wood of a fir tree

Full Definition of FIR

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 (as the Douglas fir) of other genera
2
:  the wood of a fir
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Origin of FIR

Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FIR

birr, blur, burr, Burr, chirr, churr, cur, curr, err, for, fur, her, knur, murre, myrrh, per, purr, shirr, sir, skirr, slur, spur, stir, thir, whir, your
FIR Defined for Kids

fir

noun \ˈfər\

Definition of FIR for Kids

:  a tall evergreen tree related to the pine that yields useful lumber
Medical Dictionary

fir

noun \ˈfər\

Medical Definition of FIR

:  any tree of the genus Abies—see balsam fir

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72 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. fir
  2. fir balsam
  3. fir club moss
  4. fir engraver
  5. fir green
  6. fir moss
  7. fir pine
  8. Algerian fir
  9. alpine fir
  10. amabilis fir
  11. balsam fir
  12. balsam-fir sawfly
  13. balsam of fir
  14. bristlecone fir
  15. California red fir
  16. Cascade fir
  17. China fir
  18. Colorado fir
  19. cork fir
  20. Danzig fir
  21. Douglas fir
  22. Douglas-fir beetle
  23. Douglas-fir tussock moth
  24. dwarf mountain fir
  25. flaky fir
  26. Fraser fir
  27. giant fir
  28. golden fir
  29. grand fir
  30. great silver fir
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