Conservatory
Pronunciation : Con*serv"a*to*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. conservatoire, LL. conservatorius.]
Definition : Defn: Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Con*serv"a*to*ry
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. conservatoire, LL. conservatorium.]
Definition : 1. That which preserves from injury. [Obs.] "A conservatory of life." Jer. Taylor.
2. A place for preserving anything from loss, decay, waste, or injury; particulary, a greenhouse for preserving exotic or tender plants.
3. A public place of instruction, designed to preserve and perfect the knowledge of some branch of science or art, esp. music.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913