oud
a musical instrument of the Middle East and northern Africa belonging to the lute family.
Origin of oud
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How to use oud in a sentence
Farhad also becomes Omar’s agent-slash-manager, urging him to pick up the oud again.
Limbo Is a Wry and Tender Comedy About Refugees Searching for the Meaning of 'Home' | Stephanie Zacharek | April 30, 2021 | TimeOmar is a gifted musician—like his father and grandfather before him, he plays the oud—though before he left Syria, he injured his hand and has since been unable to play.
Limbo Is a Wry and Tender Comedy About Refugees Searching for the Meaning of 'Home' | Stephanie Zacharek | April 30, 2021 | TimeThornton's as dour as a door-nail; an obstinate chap, every inch on him,—th' oud bulldog!'
North and South | Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellUf I don't ged avay oud uf here righd off, I peen gone grazy!
Frank Merriwell's Chums | Burt L. StandishShe comes and she makes troubles, und she fights mit me, und I put her de door oud.
Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes | J. M. Judy
An' I ha' called you a tyrant, an' an oud bull-dog, and a hard, cruel master; that's where it stands.
North and South | Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellIf it were the deuce's own scribble, and yo' axed me to read in it for yo'r sake, and th' oud gentleman's, I'd do it.
North and South | Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
British Dictionary definitions for oud
/ (uːd) /
an Arabic stringed musical instrument resembling a lute or mandolin
Origin of oud
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