Fertile patch in the desert (5)

I believe the answer is:

oasis

(Other definitions for oasis that I've seen before include "Fertile place like waterhole in desert" , "Green area in desert" , "Feature of desert" , "beauty spot" , "place of relief" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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