Word a Day
portal
What does portal mean?
portal (noun): an entrance, entry point, or means of entry.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce portal?
/ˈpɔɹtl̩/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does portal come from?
From Middle English portal, porttol, from Old French portal and Medieval Latin portāle, from porta.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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