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Definition of conifer

conifer

/ˈkɑːnəfɚ/
con · i · fer
Plural:conifers
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Adjective:coniferous
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conifer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any gymnospermous tree or shrub of the division Pinophyta (including pines, firs, spruces, cedars, cypresses, and redwoods), typically native to temperate and boreal regions and characterized by seed-bearing cones and needle-like or scale-like evergreen leaves.

Example

"Towering conifers blanketed the steep mountain slopes, their needles catching the early winter snow."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While most conifers are evergreens, the terms are not strictly synonymous; a few conifers, such as larches and bald cypresses, are deciduous and shed their needles annually.

• Nearby Words

conic
conical
conically
conifer
coniferous
conjecture
conjoin

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Latin 'conifer', meaning 'cone-bearing', formed from 'conus' (cone, from Ancient Greek 'konos') and '-fer' (bearing, from 'ferre', to bear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conifer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conifer
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