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English noun: portal

1. portal (artifact) a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)


SamplesThe portals of the cathedral.
The portals of heaven.
The portals of success.


Broader (hypernym)entrance, entranceway, entree, entry, entryway

2. portal (communication) a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet


SamplesA portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc..


Synonymsportal site


Broader (hypernym)internet site, site, web site, website

3. portal (body) a short vein that carries blood into the liver


Synonymshepatic portal vein, portal vein, vena portae


Broader (hypernym)vein, vena, venous blood vessel


Part meronymportal system









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