oasis

English

/əʊˈeɪsɪs/, /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
  • A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.

Etymology

Derived from Demotic wḥj derived from Egyptian wḥꜣt (oasis, cauldron, Oasis, basin).

Origin

Egyptian

wḥꜣt

Gloss

oasis, cauldron, Oasis, basin

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