Cool place in a hot place (5)

I believe the answer is:

oasis

(Other definitions for oasis that I've seen before include "Desert pool" , "Fertile area in desert" , "Florist's foam" , "where palms grow" , "Fertile part of desert" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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