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portal

por·tal

UK/ˈpɔːtl̩/ US/ˈpɔːɹtl̩/ fairly common

noun

1.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

  • “the portals of the cathedral”
  • “the portals of heaven”
  • “the portals of success”
2.

a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet

  • “a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.”
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Origin

From Middle English portal, porttol, from Old French portal and Medieval Latin portāle, from porta.

Phrases

  • captive portal
  • hepatic portal vein
  • porous portal
  • portal hypertension
  • portal rendering
  • portal site
  • portal venous
  • Providence Portal

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