adjective

Etymology: < ModL & It: ModL conservatorium, a greenhouse < ML, a preserver < LL, neut. of conservatorius, preserving < conservatus, pp. of conservare; It conservatorio, a refuge, academy, conservatory < conservare < L: see conserve

noun pl. conservatories -·ries

1. a room enclosed in glass, for growing and showing plants; noncommercial greenhouse
2. a school, or academy, of the fine arts, specif. of music