Possibly arise in the conversation of caravanners? (5)

I believe the answer is:

serai

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'the conversation of caravanners?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'possibly arise' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'arise' anagrammed gives 'SERAI'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for serai that I've seen before include "Eastern inn" , "it'll refresh in the desert" , "Khan" , "Desert inn; raise (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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