Definitions for: Conservatory

[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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: conservatoire, hothouse, indoor garden

See Also: art school, glasshouse, greenhouse, music school, music school, nursery, school, school, school of music, schoolhouse

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