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allusion

Pronunciation: /əˈluːʒ(ə)n, -ˈljuː-/
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Definition of allusion

noun

  • an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference:an allusion to Shakespeare a classical allusion
  • [mass noun] the practice of making allusions: the use of allusion

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a pun, metaphor, or parable): from French, or from late Latin allusio(n-), from the verb alludere (see allude)

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