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n. The act of alluding; indirect reference: Without naming names, the candidate criticized the national leaders by allusion.

n. An instance of indirect reference: an allusion to classical mythology in a poem. See Usage Note at allude.

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

n. A figurative or symbolical reference.

n. A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.

n. A play upon words; a pun.

n. A symbolical reference or comparison; a metaphor.

n. A passing or casual reference; a slight or incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication; a hint or reference used by way of illustration, suggestion, or insinuation: as, a classical allusion; an allusion to a person's misconduct.

n. passing reference or indirect mention

"The origin of the allusion is the myth of Philomel who, after her brother-in-law"

mention    reference   

hint    reference   

collusion    conclusion    confusion    contusion    delusion    diffusion    disillusion    exclusion    extrusion    fusion   

reference    anecdote    remark    metaphor    quotation    illustration    reminiscence    saying    criticism    compliment