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   cordial

   /ˈkɔːdɪəl/

   adjective

   • 1. warm and friendly: "the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed" Similar friendlywarmgenialaffableamiablepleasantfondaffectionatewarm-heartedgood-naturedgracioushospitablewelcomingsincereearnestwholeheartedheartfeltheartyenthusiasticeagerOpposite unfriendly
   • 2. strongly felt: "I earned his cordial loathing" Similar intensestrongacuteviolentfiercekeenferventfervidardentpassionateheartfeltwholehearteddeepdeep-seateddeep-rootedprofoundoverwhelmingoverpoweringliterary:perfervidpassionalOpposite mild

   noun

   • 1. a sweet fruit-flavoured drink: British "wine cups and fruit cordials" Similar squashcrushconcentrate
   • ▪ another term for liqueur North American
   • 2. a pleasant-tasting medicine.

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘belonging to the heart’): from medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cor, cord- ‘heart’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cordiality noun

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   What is a cordial & why is it important?

   • Various concoctions were formerly created that were believed to be beneficial to one's health, especially for the heart ( cor in Latin ). Some cordials, with their flecks of gold leaf and bright yellow hue, took their name from the "cordial virtues" of the rays of the sun, which some alchemists thought they contained.

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   Why are cordials called 'cordials'?

   • Some cordials, with their flecks of gold leaf and bright yellow hue, took their name from the "cordial virtues" of the rays of the sun, which some alchemists thought they contained.

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   Where did cordials come from?

   • Most cordials were of European origin, first produced in Italian apothecaries during the Renaissance, where the art of distilling was refined during the 15th and 16th centuries. It is from this origin that cordials are frequently referred to in French as Liqueurs d'ltalie, it is also from this that we have liqueurs.

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   What is a cordial made out of?

   • The cordial was said to be made from the juice of Fire-Flowers that grew in the mountains of the sun, with a single drop curing almost any illness or injury, bringing people back from the brink of death in some cases. The use of the word "cordial" by the author was archaic even at the time.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORDIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CORDIAL definition: 1. friendly, but formal and polite: 2. (of a feeling, especially dislike) strong: 3. a sweet…. Learn more.

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   Cordial can be an adjective meaning friendly, warm, or invigorating, or a noun meaning a liqueur or a stimulating drink. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of cordial from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cordialCordial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use cordial to describe a relationship that is friendly and sincere but not overly close. A cordial greeting is perfectly pleasant but doesn't involve lots of hugging or excessive emotion.

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › cordialCORDIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Cordial definition: courteous and gracious; friendly; warm. See examples of CORDIAL used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › cordialCORDIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Cordial can be an adjective meaning friendly, polite or strong, or a noun meaning a sweet drink. Learn how to use cordial in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCORDIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Cordial can be an adjective meaning friendly or warm, or a noun meaning a sweet drink or a liqueur. Learn how to use cordial in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › cordialCordial - definition of cordial by The Free Dictionary

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    Cordial can be an adjective meaning warm, friendly, or sincere, or a noun meaning a liqueur or a stimulating drink. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of cordial from various dictionaries and sources.