salutiferous

adjective

ˌsal-yə-ˈti-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce salutiferous (audio)
Definition of salutiferousnext
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind the thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring's salutiferous water

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  1. healthy
  2. good
  3. medicinal
Adjective
  • Reason for hope on defense If the top players on the back end stay healthy, this secondary will be one of the best in the NFL.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This year, thanks to a healthy budget allocation from the state, the CSU Board of Trustees decided to advance some capital projects.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of healthy
Adjective
  • Jarren Duran hit his 20th homer, a solo shot on the first pitch from Grayson Rodriguez (4-7), to spark a four-run second inning for Boston, which improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • General manager Andrew Berry and his staff have done a good job cleaning up their own mess caused by the 2022 Watson trade sinking the ship.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • As Krouse emphasizes, honey has a record of medicinal use going back more than 4,000 years.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Fresh Finishing Herbs Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro lose their bright flavor and can take on a bitter, medicinal note after long cooking.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of medicinal
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