CORDIALS

Noun

cordials

plural of cordial

Anagrams

• Dicarlos

Source: Wiktionary


CORDIAL

Cor"dial (kr"jal, formally krd"yal; 106, 277), a. Etym: [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)

Definition: Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.

3. (Com.)

Definition: Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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