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cordial vs pousse-cafe

pousse-cafe vs cordial

cordial and pousse-cafe both are nouns.

cordial is an adjective but pousse-cafe is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cordial Yes Yes No No
pousse-cafe Yes No No No
As nouns, pousse-cafe is a hyponym of cordial; that is, pousse-cafe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cordial:
  • cordial: strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
  • pousse-cafe: small drink served after dinner (especially several liqueurs poured carefully so as to remain in separate layers)
cordial (noun) pousse-cafe (noun)
strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal small drink served after dinner (especially several liqueurs poured carefully so as to remain in separate layers)
cordial (adjective) pousse-cafe (adjective)
diffusing warmth and friendliness
politely warm and friendly
sincerely or intensely felt
Difference between cordial and pousse-cafe

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