Salubrious
/səˈluː.bri.əs/noun
Beneficial to health; health-giving.
Did you know?The root of 'salubrious' is linked to ancient practices of invoking health through sacred rites, reflecting the power of language in shaping wellness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sal-
“to be healthy or whole”
Latin
Latin
salubris
“healthful, wholesome, conducive to health”
Old French
Old French
salubrious
“health-giving, healthful”
Middle English
Middle English
salubrious
“beneficial to health or well-being”
Modern English
English
salubrious
“conducive to health; promoting health”