: any of a genus (Pseudotsuga) of tall evergreen timber trees of the pine family having thick bark, pitchy wood, and pendulous cones
especially
: one (P. menziesii synonym P. taxifolia) chiefly of the western U.S. see cone illustration
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The area is rich in diverse tree species, including cork bark, Douglas fir, aspen, piñon pine, blackjack pine, yellow pine, oak, juniper and cedar.
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
For example, Sugar pines are heated at 95 degrees; Ponderosa pine at 90 degrees; and Douglas fir at 85 degrees.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Once inside, four bedrooms and two baths can be found in 1,700 square feet of living space boasting a mix of Douglas fir and whitewashed oak floors, natural hemlock paneling, high wood-beam ceilings, and walls of glass throughout.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
Think high cedar beams ceilings, Douglas fir paneling, wood-burning fireplaces, and French doors leading to private terraces.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
For example, Sugar pines are heated at 95 degrees; Ponderosa pine at 90 degrees; and Douglas fir at 85 degrees.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Once inside, four bedrooms and two baths can be found in 1,700 square feet of living space boasting a mix of Douglas fir and whitewashed oak floors, natural hemlock paneling, high wood-beam ceilings, and walls of glass throughout.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
Think high cedar beams ceilings, Douglas fir paneling, wood-burning fireplaces, and French doors leading to private terraces.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
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Douglas fir
noun
Doug·las fir
ˌdəg-ləs- 
: a tall evergreen cone-bearing timber tree of the western U.S.
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