allusion
allusion [ uh'-LOO-zhuh'n ] | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. of passing or casual reference, an instance of implied or indirect reference 2. the act of alluding or hinting at something | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
Her allusion to the fact that she knew him was in doubt. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
Love songs predominate, with themes of unrequited love and frequent allusion to the Leyla and Majnoon story being very important. |
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