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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cordial \Cor"dial\ (k?r"jal, formally k?rd"yal; 106, 277), a. [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}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cordial \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cordial adj 1: diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host" [syn: {affable}, {amiable}, {genial}] 2: showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial reception"; "a hearty welcome" [syn: {hearty}] 3: sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"; "a fervent hope" [syn: {fervent}] n : strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal [syn: {liqueur}]
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