aul

/ɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical instrument, typically a type of wind instrument, such as the oboe or a bagpipe.

“The aul was an essential part of the traditional music in the region.”

2. verb

To play or sound an aul, especially in traditional music.

“The musician auls beautifully on the bagpipes.”

3. noun

In Celtic mythology, the god of the underworld or the underworld itself.

“According to legend, the aul was a dark and mysterious place.”

Synonyms

  • instrument
  • pipe

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness