Firs or firs is the plural ( more than one ) of "fir", meaning an evergreen or conifer--
They cut down all of the young firs to sell for Christmas trees.
We've planted some firs along the fence; they'll cover it as they grow.
Furs or furs ( rhymes with firs ) is the plural ( more than one ) of "fur", meaning the hairy skin or pelt of an animal, or a garment made from it--
The trapper traded his furs for food and tools.
The old woman wore furs, even in Summer.
Furze or furze ( rhymes with firs ) means a European plant with yellow flowers; gorse--
He gathered a large bunch of furze and wild daisies.
The meadow is bright yellow with furze this time of year.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"They stood wrapped in furs, admiring the snow on the firs, in the same field that had bloomed with furze."
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