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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

allegories

/ˌælɪˈɡɔːriːz/ noun · British & US
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What does allegories mean?

noun

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically an abstract idea or moral.

Example

"The novel was full of allegories that required close reading to understand."

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