Allusion

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ʌˈlu.Ê’É™n/
• Rhymes: -uːʒən

Origin

From Latin allūsiōnem, accusative singular of allūsiō ("the act of playing with"), from allūdō ("play with; allude"), from al-, combining form of ad ("to"), + lūdō ("play"): compare French allusion.

Full definition of allusion

Noun

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