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

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Along with typical orchestral instruments like the violin and cello were traditional Arabic instruments, like the oud, the zither-like qanun, and the daf, a percussion instrument made of leather stretched over a circular frame, creating a grand spectacle. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024 This two-wick warm leather and amber candle features notes of oud, vanilla bean, and mahogany, which has become one reviewer’s favorite scent. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 The fragrance, which is a blend of amber, oud, vanilla, mahogany, and a hint of cocoa, comes in a sleek ombre jar with a wooden top that’ll look great on an end table or mantle. Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Café rounds out the set with a smoky, indulgent mix of chocolate, coffee bean, cardamom, and oud. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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