salutiferous

[ sal-yuh-tif-er-uh s ]
/ ˌsæl yəˈtɪf ər əs /
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adjective

salutary.

Origin of salutiferous

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

Words nearby salutiferous

salutation, salutatorian, salutatorium, salutatory, salute, salutiferous, salv., salva veritate, salvable, salvador, salvadorian

Words related to salutiferous

healthful, sterile, wholesome, aseptic, good, healthy, pure, salubrious, salutary, sanitary, uncontaminated, uninfected

Example sentences from the Web for salutiferous

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

    The Iliad of Homer |Homer

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

    Old Mackinaw |W. P. Strickland.