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oboe

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊbəʊ/
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Definition of oboe

noun

  • a woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece, a slender tubular body, and holes stopped by keys.
  • an organ stop resembling an oboe in tone.

Derivatives

oboist

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊbəʊɪst/
noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from Italian, or from French hautbois, from haut 'high' + bois 'wood'

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