conservatory

con·ser·va·to·ry

Rare that preserves

Origin of conservatory

from Modern Latin and It: Modern Latin conservatorium, a greenhouse from ML, a preserver from LL, neuter of conservatorius, preserving from conservatus, past participle of conservare; Italian conservatorio, a refuge, academy, conservatory from conservare from L: see conserve

noun

pl. -·ries

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

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conservatory

noun

pl. con·ser·va·to·ries

A greenhouse, especially one in which plants are arranged aesthetically for display, as at a botanical garden.
A school for the study of performing arts or fine arts, especially music.

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