Un-allusively

al·lu·sive

[uh-loo-siv]
adjective
1.
having reference to something implied or inferred; containing, abounding in, or characterized by allusions.
2.
Obsolete. metaphorical; symbolic; figurative.

Origin:
1595–1605; allus(ion) + -ive

al·lu·sive·ly, adverb
al·lu·sive·ness, noun
un·al·lu·sive, adjective
un·al·lu·sive·ly, adverb
un·al·lu·sive·ness, noun
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allusive (əˈluːsɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
containing or full of allusions
 
al'lusively
 
adv
 
al'lusiveness
 
n

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Un-allusively is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Word Origin & History

allusive
c.1600, from L. allusus, pp. of alludere (see allude) + -ive.
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