Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
noun.
pl. conservatories (-riz).
noun.
A preservative.
noun.
A place for preserving or carefully keeping anything, as from loss, decay, waste, or injury; specifically, and commonly, a greenhouse for preserving exotics and other tender plants
noun.
A place of public instruction and training, designed to promote the study of some branch of Science or art.