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ob⋅serv⋅a⋅to⋅ry
[uh
b-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–noun, plural -ries.
| 1. | a place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, esp. a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars. |
| 2. | an institution that controls or carries on the work of such a place. |
| 3. | a place or structure that provides an extensive view; lookout. |
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Observatory
Ob*serv"a*to*ry\, n.; pl. Observatories. [Cf. F. observatoire.]1. A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies. The new observatory in Greenwich Park. --Evelyn. 2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena. 3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded. 4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire. --Farrow.
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Language Translation for : observatory
Spanish:
observatorio,
German:
das Observatorium,
Japanese:
観測所
observatory
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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