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| 1. | [ noun ] a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically) | |
| Examples: | "the portals of the cathedral" "the portals of heaven" "the portals of success" |
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| Related terms: | entrance | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (computer science) a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet | |
| Synonyms: | portal_site | |
| Examples: | "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc." |
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| Related terms: | internet_site | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a short vein that carries blood into the liver | |
| Synonyms: | hepatic_portal_vein vena_portae portal_vein | |
| Related terms: | vein portal_system | |
| Similar spelling: |
Portales portly Portley Portell Portela Portlock Portland Portillo porthole portulaca |
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