Cordial vs. Syrup

Cordial vs. Syrup — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Cordial and Syrup

Cordialadjective

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

Syrupnoun

Any thick liquid that is added to or poured over food as a flavouring and has a high sugar content.

maple syruppancake syruppeaches in syrupcough syrup

Cordialadjective

Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

Syrupnoun

Any viscous liquid.

rose syrup = rosewater

Cordialadjective

(rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.

Syrupnoun

A wig.

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Cordialadjective

(obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.

Syrupnoun

a thick sweet sticky liquid

Cordialnoun

A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

Cordialnoun

An individual serving of such a diluted drink.

Cordialnoun

A pleasant-tasting medicine.

Cordialnoun

A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.

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Cordialnoun

A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.

Cordialnoun

(figurative) Anything that revives or comforts.

Cordialnoun

strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

Cordialadjective

diffusing warmth and friendliness;

an affable smilean amiable gatheringcordial relationsa cordial greetinga genial host

Cordialadjective

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness;

gave us a cordial receptiona hearty welcome

Cordialadjective

sincerely or intensely felt;

a cordial regard for his visitor's comforta cordial abhorrence of wastea fervent hope