cordial

Etymology

From Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordiālis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).

adj

1. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
   The relations between the Earl of Bellomont and Colonel Schuyler were formal, but not cordial from the first. 1885, George Washington Schuyler, Colonial New York: Philip Schuyler and His Family, C. Scribner's Sons
2. Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
3. (rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
4. (obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.

noun

1. (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
2. (UK, Australia, New Zealand) An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
3. A pleasant-tasting medicine.
4. A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
   1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827, Lucy. But, miss Polly—in the way of friendship, will you give me leave to propose a glass of cordial to you ? Polly. Strong waters are apt to give me the headache.—I hope, madam, you will excuse me?
   [Marilla] had put the bottle of raspberry cordial down in the cellar instead of in the closet …. 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables, L. C. Page & Co.
5. A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
6. Anything that revives or comforts, a stimulant.