lute
A fretted stringed instrument, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox
Other meanings
Thick sticky clay or cement used to close up a hole or gap, especially to make something air-tight.
A packing ring, as of rubber, for fruit jars, etc.
Word history
From Arabic "عود" (اَلْعُود).
Where this comes from
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