n 1  cap  :  a genus (family Pinaceae) of north temperate evergreen trees that comprise the true firs (as the balsam fir), are characterized by flattish leaves, smooth circular leaf scars, and erect cones, and are valued for their wood  2  pl  abies  :  any tree of the genus Abies  :  FIR .
 
   
 
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