salutiferous

[ sal-yuh-tif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. salutary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of salutiferous¹

1530–40; < Latin salūtifer health-bearing ( salute, -i-, -fer ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Brighella added that Morgana, informed of the festivities designed for the Prince's recovery, meant to appear and neutralise the action of his salutiferous laughter by a curse which should quickly send him to the tomb.

From Project Gutenberg

So shall thy Light break forth as the Morning, and after the redness thereof is passed, the Sun himself which thou waitest for, shall arise unto thee, and under his most healing wings thou shalt greatly rejoice; ascending and descending in his bright and salutiferous beams.

From Project Gutenberg

Whether the glass of wine be so much more advantageous for the patient than it is for his doctor, we know not, but believe it an excellent plan to begin the banquet with a basin of good soup, which, by moderating the appetite for solid animal food, is certainly a salutiferous custom.

From Project Gutenberg

This was grateful to us all, especially to those whose learning had taught them the salutiferous effects of a free circulation of the vital air.

From Project Gutenberg

Lake Erie lies too far south, and is bordered by too many swamps to be included in the salutiferous group.'

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Related Words

• healthful
• sterile
• wholesome