salutiferous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sal`u*tif"er*ous adjective

Etymology

L. salutifer; salus, -utis, health + ferre to bring.

Definitions

1. Bringing health; healthy; salutary; beneficial; as, salutiferous air. R.

   Innumerable powers, all of them salutiferous. Cudworth.

   Syn. -- Healthful; healthy; salutary; salubrious.