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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Salutary \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.
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2. Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose;
beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design.
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Syn: Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful;
advantageous; profitable.
[1913 Webster] -- {Sal"u*ta*ri*ly}, adv. --
{Sal"u*ta*ri*ness}, n.
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