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allusion

Pronunciation: /əˈlu.ʒən/

The English word “allusion” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

Etymology

From Latin allūsiōnem, accusative singular of allūsiō (“the act of playing with”), from allūdō (“play with; allude”), from al-, combining form of ad (“to”), + lūdō (“play”): compare French allusion.

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