meaning of word allusion
The noun allusion means an indirect reference to a person, event, or thing. (The verb form of allusion is allude.) The noun illusion means a deceptive appearance or a false idea. (The adjectival form of illusion is illusory.) See also: Allusion (Glossary) Commonly Confused Words: Allude and Elude. Commonly Confused Words: Allusive and Elusive.