Meaning of the word oud in English
What does oud mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
oud
US /uːd/
UK /uːd/
Noun
1.
a lute-like stringed instrument originating in the Middle East, with a short neck and a deep, pear-shaped body.
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The musician played a beautiful melody on the oud.
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The sound of the oud is central to traditional Middle Eastern music.
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a highly prized and expensive aromatic resin, also known as agarwood, derived from the Aquilaria tree, used in perfumes and incense.
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The perfume had a rich, woody scent with notes of oud.
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Pure oud oil is one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery.
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