[cor.dial] adj [ME, fr. ML cordialis, fr. L cord-, cor heart--more at heart] (14c) 1 obs: of or relating to the heart: vital
2: tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate 3 a: sincerely or deeply felt "a ~ dislike for each other" b: warmly and genially affable "~ relations" syn see gracious -- cor.dial.ly adv -- cor.dial.ness n
[2]cordial n (14c) 1: a stimulating medicine or drink
2: liqueur