reservatory

noun

re·​serv·​ato·​ry
rə̇ˈzərvəˌtōrē
plural -es
archaic
: a place (as a cupboard or reservoir) in which things are kept

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin reservatorium, from Latin reservatus (past participle of reservare to reserve) + -orium -ory

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“Reservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reservatory. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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