conservatory Definition

conservatoire
conservatory
noun

1. A school specializing in the teaching of music.

Etymology: 18c: French, from Italian conservatorio originally meaning ‘an orphanage'.

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conservatory
noun conservatories

1a. A greenhouse for plants;
1b. A similar room used as a lounge, which is attached to and entered from, the house.
2. A conservatoire.

Etymology: 17c: from Latin conservare to conserve.