fir cone meaning

Noun: fir cone  fur kown

1. The seed-producing cone of a fir tree

Derived forms: fir cones

Type of: cone, strobile, strobilus

Part of: fir, fir tree, true fir

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1. fir cones make splendid fuel
2. These animals store a large amount of Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir cones or seeds.
3. Numerous species of songbirds extract seeds from Douglas-fir cones or forage for seeds on the ground.
4. The heat dries the Douglas-fir cones enough for their scales to spread and release winged seeds.
5. Betancourt said, pointing out a Douglas-fir cone that looked as if it could have fallen last year.