Allusion

al;lu;sion pronunciation: function: noun etymology: late latin allusion-, allusio, from latin alluderedate: 1548 1 : an implied or indirect reference especially in literature; also : the use of such references2 : the act of alluding to or hinting at something— al;lu;sive adjective — al;lu;sive;ly adverb — al;lu;sive;ness noun