Definition of allegorical
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of allegory
allegorical paintings allegorical meanings of images allegorical symbols of our culture
2
: having hidden spiritual meaning that transcends the literal sense of a sacred text
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The first known use of allegorical was in 1528
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