OASIS


Meaning of OASIS in English

[ əʊ'eɪsɪs ]

■ noun ( plural oases -si:z )

1》 a fertile spot in a desert where the water table rises to ground level.

2》 an area or period of calm in the midst of a difficult or hectic place or situation.

Origin

C17: via late L. from Gk.

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