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conservatory: Meaning and Definition of
con•serv•a•to•ry
Pronunciation: (kun-sr'vu-tr"?, -t?r"?), [key] ? n., pl. adj. -ries,
?n. - a school giving instruction in one or more of the fine or dramatic arts; specifically, a school of music.
- a greenhouse, usually attached to a dwelling, for growing and displaying plants.
- a place where things are preserved.
?adj. - serving or adapted to conserve; preservative.
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