conservatory

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   That which preserves from injury.

   a conservatory of life

2. 2
   noun

   a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner

3. 3
   noun

   a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts

4. 4
   noun

   the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

5. 5
   adj

   Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.

6. 6
   adj

   Relating to conservation.

7. 7
   noun

   A storehouse.

8. 8
   noun

   A large greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants

Etymology

Anglicized form of French conservatoire; ultimately equivalent to Etymology 1