A body of permeable rock able to hold or transmit water (7)

I believe the answer is:

aquifer

(Other definitions for aquifer that I've seen before include "Water-holding rock" , "Water-carrying layer of rock" , "Water-bearing rock formation" , "Water-bearing stratum of permeable rock" , "Rock containing water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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