ˈābēˌēz, ˈab- noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, silver fir
1. capitalized : a genus of north temperate evergreen trees which are the true firs (family Pinaceae) distinguished from spruces by flattish leaves, smooth circular leaf scars, and erect cones — see balsam fir , fir
2. plural abies : a tree of the genus Abies