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

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

From Project Gutenberg

But Pæon him not liable to death With unction smooth of salutiferous balms Heal'd soon.

From Project Gutenberg

Montpellier particularly, with its "gentle salutiferous air," attracted those suffering from the "national complaint."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• healthful
• sterile
• wholesome