nursery

noun pl. nurseries

1. 1. an infant's bedroom
   2. a room or apartment in a home, set apart for the children as a playroom, study, dining room, etc.
2. a place where parents may temporarily leave children with trained attendants; specif.,
   1. nursery school
   2. day nursery
3. a place where young trees or other plants are raised for experimental purposes, for transplanting, or for sale
4. anything that nourishes, protects, develops, or fosters

Origin: ME norcery: see nurse