Fir ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fir ( noun )

1. A coniferous tree of the genus Abies, typically having a tall, straight trunk, a dense crown of leaves, and cones on the upper branches.
2. A tree of any of various other genera in the pine family.

Origin:

Old english fyr, of germanic origin; related to dutch vuren and german föhre.

Examples:

1. The forest was filled with tall firs.
2. We picked our Christmas tree from a lot filled with firs and pines.
3. The fir tree is a common sight in many parts of the world.
4. Firs are often used for Christmas trees because of their needle-like leaves.
5. The cones of a fir tree are a distinguishing characteristic.

(As a verb)

Fir ( verb )

1. A coniferous tree of the genus Abies, typically having a tall, straight trunk, a dense crown of leaves, and cones on the upper branches.
2. A tree of any of various other genera in the pine family.

Origin:

Old english fyr, of germanic origin; related to dutch vuren and german föhre.

Examples:

1. The forest was filled with tall firs.
2. We picked our Christmas tree from a lot filled with firs and pines.
3. The fir tree is a common sight in many parts of the world.
4. Firs are often used for Christmas trees because of their needle-like leaves.
5. The cones of a fir tree are a distinguishing characteristic.