fir

fir

noun \ˈfər\

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

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