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conserve.

Wilderness where human development is prohibited.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/
  1. Wilderness where human development is prohibited.

  2. A jam or thick syrup made from fruit.

  3. A medicinal confection made of freshly gathered vegetable substances mixed with finely powdered refined sugar.

    obsolete
  4. A conservatory.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English conserven, from Old French conserver, from Latin conservare (“to keep, preserve”), from com- (intensive prefix) + servo (“keep watch, maintain”). See also observe.

verb/kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/
  1. To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.

    transitive
    to conserve fruits with sugar
  2. To protect an environment, heritage, etc.

    transitive
  3. To remain unchanged during a process

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English conserven, from Old French conserver, from Latin conservare (“to keep, preserve”), from com- (intensive prefix) + servo (“keep watch, maintain”). See also observe.

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