Al*lu"sive*ly, adv. Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by implication, suggestion, or insinuation.
Al*lu"sive*ness, n. The quality of being allusive.
Al*lu"so*ry (&?;), a. Allusive. [R.] Warburton.
Al*lu"vi*al (&?;), a. [Cf. F. alluvial. See Alluvion.] Pertaining to, contained in, or composed of, alluvium; relating to the deposits made by flowing water; washed away from one place and deposited in another; as, alluvial soil, mud, accumulations, deposits.
Al*lu"vi*on (&?;), n. [F. alluvion, L. alluvio, fr. alluere to wash against; ad + luere, equiv. to lavare, to wash. See Lave.] 1. Wash or flow of water against the shore or bank.