cordial vs corroborant

cordial

noun
  • Anything that revives or comforts, a stimulant. 

  • A liqueur prepared using the infusion process. 

  • A pleasant-tasting medicine. 

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

  • A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking. 

  • An individual serving of such a diluted drink. 

adj
  • Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. 

  • Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial. 

  • Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. 

corroborant

noun
  • Anything that gives strength or support; a tonic. 

  • A piece of corroborating evidence. 

adj
  • strengthening; supporting; corroborating 

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