: 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 trail features jagged rock formations, a perennial creek and bigcone Douglas fir.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The steel and glass accents give the home a contemporary feel, while Douglas fir cladding adds a touch of warmth.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Still, the forest is mostly green again, after vast stands of Douglas fir and tan oak were reduced to charred trunks and ash.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2026
Set among towering Douglas fir trees, the luxury tree houses are built 40 feet in the air, with large decks, private outdoor fire pits, and room to sleep up to four.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The steel and glass accents give the home a contemporary feel, while Douglas fir cladding adds a touch of warmth.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Still, the forest is mostly green again, after vast stands of Douglas fir and tan oak were reduced to charred trunks and ash.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2026
Set among towering Douglas fir trees, the luxury tree houses are built 40 feet in the air, with large decks, private outdoor fire pits, and room to sleep up to four.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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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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