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oud in Persian

عود 'ud

/uːd/

oud in Persian: عود ('ud). In English, oud means a short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

Persian words for oud

Arabic plucked string instrument
عود 'ud

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 Persian

What is the meaning of oud in Persian?
Oud in Persian is عود ('ud).
معنی oud چیست؟
Oud: عود ('ud).
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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