pylae — meaning in English

English meaning

• defile verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
• portal noun A grand or notable entrance or doorway.

Senses

pylae is used for these senses in English:

• defile A narrow passage or way (originally (military) , one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.
• portal A grandiose and often lavish entrance.

defile — full definition

1. verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
2. noun A narrow gorge or pass, originally one narrow enough for soldiers to march through only in single file.

portal — full definition

1. noun A grand or notable entrance or doorway.
2. noun A website that serves as a gateway to other online resources, services, or accounts.
3. noun In fiction, a magical or futuristic opening that instantly connects two distant places or times.

Related Latin words