n. [ Cf. F. conservatoire, LL. conservatorium. ] 1. That which preserves from injury. [ Obs. ] “A conservatory of life.” Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A place for preserving anything from loss, decay, waste, or injury; particulary, a greenhouse for preserving exotic or tender plants. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A public place of instruction, designed to preserve and perfect the knowledge of some branch of science or art, esp. music. [ 1913 Webster ]