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allusion

Syllabification: (al·lu·sion)
Pronunciation: /əˈlo͞oZHən/

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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
  • the practice of making allusions, especially as an artistic device.

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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