: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa

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Jasmine's collection is meant to embody how the princess finds her own path, and her fragrance, while inspired by the scent of oud, features notes of sparkling jasmine flower, jeweled currants and soft woods. Cinderella. Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 Oud and Spice: Notes of oud, or spice-forward variations add a mysterious aura to a fragrance, and work well for evening dates. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 The deepness of oud, leather, and patchouli coupled with the spices and smokiness of incense seamlessly balances and prevents it from becoming too sweet. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The catch: Healthy aquilaria trees do not produce oud. Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for oud 

Word History

Etymology

Arabic ʽūd, literally, wood

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oud was in 1738

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“Oud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oud. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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