Definition of: conserve

(kən·sûrv′) v.t. ·served, ·serv·ing
1. To keep from loss, decay, or depletion; supervise and protect.
2. To preserve with sugar.
—noun (kon′sûrv, kən·sûrv′)
1. A kind of jam made of several fruits stewed together in sugar, often with nuts, raisins, etc.
2. A medicated confection of fresh vegetable substances and sugar. See synonyms under PRESERVE. [<F conserver <L conservare <com- thoroughly + servare keep, save]
—con·serv′a·ble adjective
—con·serv′er noun