First Known Use: circa 1540
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salutiferous
adjective sal·u·tif·er·ous \ˌsal-yə-ˈti-f(ə-)rəs\
Definition of SALUTIFEROUS
: salutary
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Origin of SALUTIFEROUS
Latin salutifer, from salut-, salus + -i- + -fer -ferous
Related to SALUTIFEROUS
- Synonyms
- good, healthy, medicinal, restorative, salubrious, salutary, healthful, sanative, tonic, wholesome
- Antonyms
- insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome
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