OUD

Etymology

Noun

oud (plural ouds)

(musical instrument) A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

Coordinate term: sintir

(perfume) Agarwood.

Anagrams

• Duo, duo, duo-, udo

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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