Porta Definition & Meaning

porta
noun
  1. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart"

"Porta" in song lyrics

See how porta is used in real songs:

  • "augustus prima porta"
    AOL — AOL
  • "david deida porta"
    AOL — AOL
  • "augustus of prima porta"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "porta"

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