Main Entry: sa·lu·bri·ous

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈlü-brē-əs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin salubris; akin to salvus safe, healthy — more at safe

Date: 1547

: favorable to or promoting health or well-being <salubrious habits>

synonyms see healthful

— sa·lu·bri·ous·ly adverb

— sa·lu·bri·ous·ness noun

— sa·lu·bri·ty \-brə-tē\ noun