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Definition of Allusion
Allusion

A figurative or symbolical reference.

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

Related Definitions:
Be, But, Covert, Explicitly, Figurative, Hint, Indication, Indirect, Known, Mentioned, Not, Or, Reference, Something, Supposed, Symbolical, To


Allusion Translations

allusion in Danish is hentydning
allusion in Dutch is toespeling, zinspeling
allusion in German is Anspielung {f}
allusion in Swedish is anspelning


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