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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.


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.


Cor*dial"i*ty
(kôr*jăl"&ibreve;*t&ybreve; or
kôr`d&ibreve;*ăl"-; 106), n.;
pl. Cordialities (-t&ibreve;z). [LL.
cordialitas, fr. cordialis sincere: cf. F.
cordialité.] 1. Relation to
the heart.
[Obs.]


That the ancients had any respect of
cordiality or reference unto the heart, will much be
doubted.

Sir T. Browne.


2.


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