Sal"u*ta*ry (?), a. [L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health safety: cf. F. salutaire. See Salubrious.]
1.
Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise.
2.
Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design.
Syn. -- Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable.
-- Sal"u*ta*ri*ly (#), adv. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ness, n.
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