allusion

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From Latin allūsiōnem, accusative singular of allūsiō, from allūdō, from al-, combining form of ad, + lūdō: compare French allusion.

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