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Definition for: portal

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See also Portal

English

Etymology

From the Latin word porta

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɔː(r)təl

Noun

a

Singular
portal

Plural
portals

portal ( plural portals )

  1. A grandiose and often lavish entrance.
  2. An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.
    The local library, a portal of knowledge.
  3. ( Internet ) A website that acts as an entrance to other websites on the Internet.
  4. ( anatomy ) A short vein that carries blood into the liver.

Translations

grandiose entrance
  • French: portique m .
entry point
  • Finnish: portti
  • French: portail m .
website
  • Finnish: portaali
  • French: portail m .
vein
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  • Arabic بوابة
  • Hungarian kapu, díszkapu, bejárat, portál
  • Italian portale
  • Spanish portada

Other Translations for "portal"

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Sign Language Spelling
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Hex706F7274616C
Pig Latinortalpay

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