Oregon fir

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Definition

Noun: 1. A specific variety of Douglas fir tree: "Oregon fir" is a common name for a tall, coniferous tree (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii) native to the coastal regions of northwestern North America. It is characterized by its great height, relatively short needles, and cones with distinctive three-pointed bracts that resemble the back half of a mouse.

Usage Notes
  • "Oregon fir" is primarily a regional or common name. In botanical and formal contexts, the tree is more precisely called the Coast Douglas-fir.
  • The term specifically refers to the coastal variety, which grows taller and faster than the related Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir.
  • It is a highly valuable timber tree.
Examples
  • The forest was dominated by ancient Oregon firs, their massive trunks reaching skyward.
  • Lumber from the Oregon fir is prized for its strength and straight grain.
  • You can identify an Oregon fir by its unique cones that look like they have little mouse tails hiding under the scales.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used metonymically to refer to the wood of this tree.
    • The floor was made of beautiful, polished Oregon fir.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coast Douglas-fir: The standard botanical name for the same tree species.
  • Douglas fir / Douglas-fir: The general common name for the entire species (), which includes both the coastal (Oregon fir) and interior varieties.
  • Pseudotsuga menziesii: The scientific Latin name for the species.
  • Green Douglas-fir: Another common name, often used for the coastal variety.
Synonyms
  • Coast Douglas-fir
  • Green Douglas-fir
  • (Commonly, but less precisely) Douglas fir
Antonyms
  • There is no direct antonym, as it is a specific type of tree. Contrast could be made with deciduous trees (e.g., oak, maple) or other conifers (e.g., pine, hemlock).
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • Tall as an Oregon fir: Used informally to describe something or someone very tall.
    • After his growth spurt, the teenager was tall as an Oregon fir.
Noun
  1. lofty douglas fir of northwestern North America having short needles and egg-shaped cones

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