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Allusion

Allusion Meaning & Definition
Allusion Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Allusion?

[n] passing reference or indirect mention

Synonyms | Synonyms for Allusion:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Allusion: allegory | arcane meaning | assumption | coloration | connotation | hint | implication | implied meaning | import | inference | innuendo | intimation | ironic suggestion | meaning | metaphorical sense | nuance | occult meaning | overtone | presumption | presupposition | subsense | subsidiary sense | suggestion | supposition | symbolism | tinge | touch | undercurrent | undermeaning | undertone

See Also | mention | reference

Allusion In Webster's Dictionary

\Al*lu"sion\, n. [L. allusio, fr. alludere to allude: cf. F. allusion.] 1. A figurative or symbolical reference. [Obs.] 2. A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.

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