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conservatory

Pronunciation: /kənˈsəːvət(ə)ri/

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Definition of conservatory

noun (plural conservatories)

  • 1British a room with a glass roof and walls, attached to a house at one side and used as a sun lounge or for growing delicate plants: keep plant cuttings in a frost-free conservatory or greenhouse

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting something that preserves): from late Latin conservatorium, from conservare 'to preserve' (see conserve)

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The ending of conservatory is spelled -ory.

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