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fir

coniferous tree / evergreen
Noun
pl: firs

This term refers specifically to a type of coniferous tree known for its aromatic needles and upright growth. It is frequently associated with winter landscapes and the tradition of using evergreen trees as holiday decorations, though it is distinct from spruce or pine trees in botanical terms. As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It is typically used in the singular when referring to the species or the wood material, and in the plural when referring to individual trees in a forest.

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Noun

An evergreen coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and cones, typically belonging to the genus Abies.

"The mountainside was covered in a dense forest of fir trees."

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