British term for concentrated fruit syrup diluted with water, from Latin ‘cordialis’ (of the heart).
Cordial
Etymology & History
British term for concentrated fruit syrup diluted with water, from Latin 'cordialis' (of the heart). Similar to squash but slightly different concentration. Lime cordial, elderflower cordial are popular. More old-fashioned term than 'squash'.
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General British
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Mild
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Formality
Informal
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