alpine fir
al·pine fir
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-pahyn, -pin fur]
- /ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn fɜr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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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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