Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
That which preserves from injury. [Obs.] "A conservatory of life." Jer. Taylor.
A place for preserving anything from loss, decay, waste, or injury; particulary, a greenhouse for preserving exotic or tender plants.
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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