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Definition of: allusion
(ə·l
′zhən) noun
1. An alluding; indirect reference; suggestion.
2. A figure of speech consisting of a passing, but significant, reference to a well-known person, place, event etc. [<L allusio, -onis <allusus, pp. of alludere. See ALLUDE.]
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