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oud in Arabic

عُود ʕūd

/uːd/

oud in Arabic: عُود (ʕūd). In English, oud means a short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

Arabic words for oud

Arabic plucked string instrument
عُود ʕūd

English meaning of oud

  1. noun A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.
  2. noun Agarwood, in particular the noble rot of Aquilaria trees used to make perfumes.

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Questions about oud in Arabic

What is the meaning of oud in Arabic?
Oud in Arabic is عُود (ʕūd).
ما معنى كلمة oud؟
Oud: عُود (ʕūd).
What does oud mean in English?
Oud means a short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

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