allusion

/əˈluʒ(ə)n/

noun

1. an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

"an allusion to Shakespeare"

2. the practice of making allusions, especially as an artistic device

"the use of allusion"

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