Douglas fir

noun

Doug·​las fir ˈdə-gləs- How to pronounce Douglas fir (audio)
: any of a genus (Pseudotsuga) of tall evergreen timber trees of the pine family having thick bark, pitchy wood, and pendulous cones
especially : one (P. menziesii synonym P. taxifolia) chiefly of the western U.S. see cone illustration

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Down the hill toward Yellow Creek, Reeder pulled out a measuring tape at the base of one particularly large Douglas fir. April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024 Annual tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29 For the past 40 years, hundreds of Portlanders have gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square on the day after Thanksgiving to watch a massive Douglas fir light up for the season. Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Ready-to-wear and accessories are displayed on handmade Douglas fir totems and plinths, and a bespoke rug, handmade in Morroco and in a custom Ulla Johnson print. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 Rafael Soldi Kyle adds that his designs feature regional materials, like Douglas fir and Western red cedar, with wood cladding used both inside and out. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Douglas fir 

Word History

Etymology

David Douglas †1834 Scottish botanist

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Douglas fir was in 1835

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“Douglas fir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Douglas%20fir. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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Douglas fir

noun
Doug·​las fir ˌdəg-ləs- How to pronounce Douglas fir (audio)
: a tall evergreen cone-bearing timber tree of the western U.S.

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