Allusion

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Allusion \Al*lu"sion\, n. [L. allusio, fr. alludere to allude:
     cf. F. allusion.]
     1. A figurative or symbolical reference. [Obs.]
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     2. A reference to something supposed to be known, but not


        explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect
        reference; a hint.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  allusion
       n : passing reference or indirect mention

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  30 Moby Thesaurus words for "allusion":
     allegory, arcane meaning, assumption, coloration, connotation,
     hint, implication, implied meaning, import, inference, innuendo,
     intimation, ironic suggestion, meaning, metaphorical sense, nuance,
     occult meaning, overtone, presumption, presupposition, subsense,
     subsidiary sense, suggestion, supposition, symbolism, tinge, touch,
     undercurrent, undermeaning, undertone