Allusion
WordNet
noun
(1) Passing reference or indirect mention
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From allusionem (nominative of allusio f), from alludere, allude, from prefix al-, combining form of ad, to, + ludere, play: compare with French allusion.
Noun
- An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication.
Noun
- allusion, innuendo
- En parlant ainsi, il faisait allusion aux mœurs de son temps.