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Allegorical Definition & Meaning

allegorical
adjective
  1. used in or characteristic of or containing allegory; "allegorical stories"; "an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army"

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What does allegorical mean?
used in or characteristic of or containing allegory; "allegorical stories"; "an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army"
What part of speech is allegorical?
Allegorical is an adjective.

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