01 a. Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
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Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
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4 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Conservatory
02 n. That which preserves from injury.
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That which preserves from injury.[Obs.]
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A place for preserving anything from loss, decay, waste, or injury; particulary, a greenhouse for preserving exotic or tender plants.
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A public place of instruction, designed to preserve and perfect the knowledge of some branch of science or art, esp. music.