firless

English

Etymology

From fir +‎ -less.

Pronunciation

• Homophone: furless

Adjective

firless (not comparable)

1. (rare) Without fir trees.
   • 1882, William Yarrell, Alfred Newton, Howard Saunders, A history of British birds:

     The Great Desert of Africa of course puts a limit to its wanderings, and the firless plains of Egypt equally discourage its approach.

   • 1890, Henry Theophilus Finck, The Pacific Coast Scenic Tour:

     Artists and others who have grown up in firless countries can have no idea of the true grandeur and beauty of a real forest...

Anagrams

• Slifers