Meaning of CONSERVATORY
| Pronunciation: | | kun'survu`towree
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- [n] a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
- [n] a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
- [n] the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
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| | Synonyms: | | conservatoire, hothouse, indoor garden |
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| | See Also: | | art school, glasshouse, greenhouse, music school, music school, nursery, school, school, school of music, schoolhouse | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Con*serv"a*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. conservatoire, LL.
conservatorius.]
Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
\Con*serv"a*to*ry\, n. [Cf. F. conservatoire, LL.
conservatorium.]
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.
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