n. [ Sp., fr. OSp. cordilla, cordiella, dim. of cuerda a rope, string. See Cord. ] (Geol.) A mountain ridge or chain. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Cordillera is sometimes applied, in geology, to the system of mountain chains near the border of a continent; thus, the western cordillera of North America in the United States includes the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Coast and Cascade ranges. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates. [ 1913 Webster ]

Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Com.) Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart. ] 1. Proceeding from the heart. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. [ 1913 Webster ]

He . . . with looks of cordial love
Hung over her enamored. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. [ 1913 Webster ]

Behold this cordial julep here
That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. Milton.

Syn. -- Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Cordialities [ LL. cordialitas, fr. cordialis sincere: cf. F. cordialité. ] 1. Relation to the heart. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

That the ancients had any respect of cordiality or reference unto the heart, will much be doubted. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Sincere affection and kindness; warmth of regard; heartiness. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To make into a cordial. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To render cordial; to reconcile. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To grow cordial; to feel or express cordiality. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a cordial manner. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Cordiality. Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]