Cordial | Webster's Dictionary (1865)

Côr'di-al or Côrd'ial, a.

adjective

(Synop., § 130), a. [L. Lat. cordialis, from Lat. cor, heart; Fr., Pr., Sp., & Pg. cordial, It. cordiale.] 1. Proceeding from the heart; hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. He . . . with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored. Milton. 2. 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.

Côrd'i-al or Côrd'ial, n.

noun

n. 1. Any thing that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates. Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden.

(Med.) That which cheers or invigorates; a medicine which increases strength, raises the spirits, and gives life and cheerfulness to a person when weak and depressed.
(Com.) Aromatized and sweetened spirit, employed as a beverage.

Cor-rā'di-al, a.

adjective

a. Radiating to or from the same point. [Rare.]