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o·a·sis
 oasis
- pronunciation:
- o
eI
sihs
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
oases |
| definition 1: |
an area of vegetation in the midst of a desert, fed by a spring or well.
They watered their camels at the oasis.- similar words:
- refuge, water hole, watering place
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| definition 2: |
a place or thing that provides comfort, refreshment, or refuge.
They found an oasis of beauty in the war-torn city.- synonyms:
- haven, refuge
- similar words:
- asylum, harbor, retreat, sanctuary, sanctum
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