noun

conifer

conifer

Pines and firs are types of conifers.

Pines and firs are types of conifers.

((a/the)) conifer a type of tree, typically evergreen Pines and firs are types of conifers.

Synonyms: evergreen, pine tree

From Latin 'conus' (cone) + 'ferre' (to bear). Literally 'cone-bearing'.

Think of a Christmas tree, which is often a conifer, bearing cones.

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