silver fir

noun

Definition of silver fir

: any of various firs (genus Abies) with leaves that are white or silvery white beneath especially : a valuable European timber tree (A. alba)

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Keep your skin’s microbiome in balance with the anti-microbial and anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and detoxifying essential oils tea tree, pine, balsam fir, and silver fir. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "6 Ways You Can Use Essential Oils To Treat And Prevent Acne Naturally," 8 Nov. 2017 In a 2 oz spray bottle, add 1 oz witch hazel, 1 oz distilled water and 3-4 drops EOs (tea tree, pine, balsam fir, silver fir, or a combo). Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "6 Ways You Can Use Essential Oils To Treat And Prevent Acne Naturally," 8 Nov. 2017 Nestled in a stand of western hemlock, Douglas fir, and silver fir, the area is well-screened and not crowded. Sunset, "32 Best Free Camping Sites," 22 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of silver fir

1705, in the meaning defined above

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