Also means
a peaceful refuge (figurative)
Usage Note
Oase is both the literal fertile spot in a desert and a figurative haven of calm or greenery in an urban setting. Both uses are common in modern German; the figurative Ruheoase (oasis of calm) is a set compound.
Examples
"Die Karawane rastete mehrere Tage an der Oase."
Natural Translation
The caravan rested at the oasis for several days.
Literal Translation
The caravan rested several days at the oasis.
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