Meaning of the word oud in English

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oud

US /uːd/
UK /uːd/
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Noun

1.

a lute-like stringed instrument originating in the Middle East, with a short neck and a deep, pear-shaped body.

Example:
The musician played a beautiful melody on the oud.
The sound of the oud is central to traditional Middle Eastern music.
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2.

a highly prized and expensive aromatic resin, also known as agarwood, derived from the Aquilaria tree, used in perfumes and incense.

Example:
The perfume had a rich, woody scent with notes of oud.
Pure oud oil is one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery.
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