salutiferous

sal·u·tif·er·ous

adj \ˌsal-yə-ˈti-f(ə-)rəs\

Definition of SALUTIFEROUS

: salutary

Examples of SALUTIFEROUS

1. <the thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring's salutiferous water>

Origin of SALUTIFEROUS

Latin salutifer, from salut-, salus + -i- + -fer -ferous

First Known Use: circa 1540

Related to SALUTIFEROUS

Synonyms: good, healthy, medicinal, restorative, salubrious, salutary, healthful, sanative, tonic, wholesome

Antonyms: insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Related Words: alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rehabilitative, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial; advantageous, useful; antiseptic, aseptic, clean, hygienic, sanitary; nourishing, nutritional, nutritious; nonpoisonous, nontoxic

Near Antonyms: damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, pernicious; infectious, poisonous, sickening, toxic; insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

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