Phrase guide

white fir

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A North American species of fir tree (Abies concolor).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: amabilis fir, Pacific silver fir, red silver fir, Christmas tree, Abies amabilis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: silver fir

3

noun

Meaning 3

medium to tall fir of central to western United States having a narrow erect crown and soft wood

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Colorado fir, California white fir, Abies concolor, Abies lowiana

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: silver fir

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: jedle ojíněná — Abies concolor
  • Finnish: harmaapihta — Abies concolor
  • Russian: пи́хта одноцве́тная (píxta odnocvétnaja) — Abies concolor