oud
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of oud
1730–40; < Arabic ʿūd literally, wood; see lute 1
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A cologne with notes of violet, oud and cinnamon ensures he’ll leave a lasting impression long after he’s left a room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
His grandfather was one of the first percussionists in the area and his grandmother played the oud, a lute-like stringed musical instrument common in the Middle East and Africa.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
Each track is different, but they are mostly slow, somber melodies that blend ethereal vocals with the strumming of an oud.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2022
Saudis and expatriates flock to it late into the evening to enjoy its lavish galleries on natural history, Islam and modern art as a lone musician plays the oud in the vast entrance hall.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2022
Even with her arthritic fingers, Abuela strums the oud nimbly.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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