oboe

 
Pronunciation: /ˈəʊbəʊ/

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'