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{{wiktionary|cordial}}

A '''cordial''' is any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial. The term derives from obsolete [[medicine|medical]] usage, as various beverages were concocted which were believed to beneficial to one's [[health]], especially for the heart (''cordialis'', Latin).

'''Cordial''' may refer to:

==Food and drink==

[[Alcohol]]ic cordials are also known as [[liqueur|liqueurs]].

* [[Liqueur]], an alcoholic beverage

* [[Cordial (candy)]], a type of candy that has a liquid filling inside a chocolate shell

* [[Cordial (medicine)]], a medicinal beverage

* [[Elderflower cordial]], a non-alcoholic beverage, commonly called just "cordial" in Ireland

* [[Squash (drink)]], a non-alcoholic fruit drink concentrate sometimes known as cordial

==Other uses==

In the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Australia]], ''cordial'' is an extremely sweet (usually entirely artificial) non-alcoholic drink concentrate that is mixed with [[water]] to taste. This cordial is said to have some medical properties for stomach problems.

* [[Cordial (album)|''Cordial'' (album)]], an album by La Bottine Souriante

* [[Cordial (restaurant)]], a Michelin-starred restaurant in The Netherlands

* [[Agreeable]], a personality trait also known as "cordiality"

==See also==

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