riga fir Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ri"ga fir`

Etymology

So called from Riga, a city in Russia.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) A species of pine (Pinus sylvestris), and its wood, which affords a valuable timber; -- called also Scotch pine, and red ∨ yellow deal. It grows in all parts of Europe, in the Caucasus, and in Siberia.