noun (plural oases) Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek Date: 1613 a fertile or green area in an arid region (as a desert), something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast
OASIS
Meaning of OASIS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012