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.