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portal1

Syllabification: (por·tal)

Pronunciation: /ˈpôrtl/

Definition of portal

noun

1a doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and elaborate one.

2 Computing an Internet site providing access or links to other sites.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin portale, neuter (used as a noun) of portalis 'like a gate', from Latin porta 'door, gate'