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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