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allusive

Pronunciation: /əˈluː.sɪv/

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

adjective

  1. that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

Etymology

From Latin allūs-, past participle stem of allūdere (“to joke, jest”; see allude) + -ive. See also al-.

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