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alpine fir

al·pine fir
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-pahyn, -pin fur]
    • /ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn fɜr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-pahyn, -pin fur]
    • /ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn fɜr/

Definition of alpine fir words

  • noun alpine fir a fir, Abies lasiocarpa, of the Rocky Mountains, yielding a soft, brittle wood used for making boxes, crates, etc. 1

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Origin of alpine fir

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Alpine fir

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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alpine fir popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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