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Cor"dial (k&ô;r"j&aitalic_;l, formally k&ô;rd"y&aitalic_;l; 106, 277), a. [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.] 1. Proceeding from the heart. [Obs.]
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A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton.
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2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
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He . . . with looks of cordial love
Hung over her enamored.
Milton.
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3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
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Behold this cordial julep here
That flames and dances in his crystal bounds.
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Syn. -- Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.
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Cor"dial, n. 1. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
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Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden.
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2. (Med) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
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3. (Com.) Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
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