Cordial

Cor"dial (kôr"jal, formally kôrd"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.

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.