Succedaneum
Pronunciation : Suc`ce*da"ne*um
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [NL. See Succedaneous.]
Definition : Defn: One who, or that which, succeeds to the place of another; that which is used for something else; a substitute; specifically (Med.),
Defn: a remedy used as a substitute for another. In lieu of me, you will have a very charming succedaneum, Lady Harriet Stanhope. Walpole.
pl. Succedanea.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913