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oasis

Main Entry:: oa·sis
Pronunciation:: \ō-ˈā-səs\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural oa·ses \-ˌsēz\
Etymology:: Late Latin, from Greek
Date:: 1613

1 : a fertile or green area in an arid region (as a desert) 2 : something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast

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