HyperDic: oasis

English > 2 senses of the word oasis:
NOUNlocationoasisa fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
artifactoasis, havena shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
oasis > pronunciation
Soundsowey'sihs
Rhymesabyss ... worthiness: 194 rhymes with ihs...
English > oasis: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface).
Part ofdesertarid land with little or no vegetation
Broadertract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcelAn extended area of land
Spanishoasis
Catalanoasi, oasis
English > oasis: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary.
Synonymhaven
BroadershelterA structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
Spanishasilo, oasis
Catalanoasi

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