fir (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the tree from the genus Abies, although other coniferous evergreen trees are commonly called firs. Timber is typically inferior to that of spruce or pine, but it is used for lumber and pulpwood.
fir
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024