adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ a-l ə - ' go ̇ r-i-k ə l, - ' gär-
Function: adjective
Date: 1528
1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of allegory
2 : having hidden spiritual meaning that transcends the literal sense of a sacred text
– al · le · gor · i · cal · ly \ -k( ə -)l ē \ adverb
– al · le · gor · i · cal · ness \ -k ə l-n ə s \ noun