Cor"dial [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.]
1.
Proceeding from the heart.
[Obs.]
A rib with cordial spirits warm.
Milton.
2.
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
He . . . with looks of cordial love
Hung over her enamored.
Milton.
3.
Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Behold this cordial julep here
That flames and dances in his crystal bounds.
Milton.
Syn. -- Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.
© Webster 1913.
Cor"dial, n.
1.
Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind.
Dryden.
2. Med
Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
3. Com.
Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
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