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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