Definition of allusion Allusion

/ʌluˈʒʌn/ - [ulushun] - al•lu•sion

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Noun

Plural: allusions

allusion - passing reference or indirect mention

mention, reference an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"

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allusion (Noun)
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

allusion (n.)
A figurative or symbolical reference.
allusion (n.)
A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

allusion
Passing reference or indirect mention.

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allusion, noun, singular of allusions.

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