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
Irish pipes, bouzouki, violin and fiddle also feature in the performance alongside an oud - a stringed instrument often described as similar to the European lute - and Middle Eastern percussion.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 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
In an interview and mini-concert at TED Studios in 2017, Mr. Alshaiba discussed his passion for the oud.
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
“This oud was made in Turkey. It was a gift,” Mari Luz tells us.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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