Definition of Portal

1. Noun. A grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically). "The portals of success"

Generic synonyms: Entrance, Entranceway, Entree, Entry, Entryway

2. Noun. 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."
Exact synonyms: Portal Site
Generic synonyms: Internet Site, Site, Web Site, Website

3. Noun. A short vein that carries blood into the liver.
Exact synonyms: Hepatic Portal Vein, Portal Vein, Vena Portae
Group relationships: Portal System
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Definition of Portal

1. n. A door or gate; hence, a way of entrance or exit, especially one that is grand and imposing.

2. a. Of or pertaining to a porta, especially the porta of the liver; as, the portal vein, which enters the liver at the porta, and divides into capillaries after the manner of an artery.

Definition of Portal

1. a door, gate, or entrance [n -S] : PORTALED [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Portal

portabellos
portabilities
portability
portable
portables
portable computer
portable saw
portably
portacaval shunt
portage
portaged
portages
portaging
portague
portagues
portal (current term)
portaled
portals
portal hypertension
portal site
portal system
portal vein
portamenti
portamento
portance
portances
portapack
portapacks
portapak
portapaks

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