oud

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.
  2. Agarwood, in particular the noble rot of Aquilaria trees used to make perfumes.

Pronunciation

/uːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oud.wav

Word forms

oud ouds 'ud oudh

Etymology

From Arabic عُود (ʕūd). Doublet of lute.

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