About The Word Succedaneum
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Succedaneum
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What's The Definition Of Succedaneum?
[n] something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Succedaneum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Succedaneum: See Also | replacement | substitute Succedaneum In Webster's Dictionary \Suc`ce*da"ne*um\, n.; pl. {Succedanea}. [NL. See
{Succedaneous}.]
One who, or that which, succeeds to the place of another;
that which is used for something else; a substitute;
specifically (Med.), a remedy used as a substitute for
another.
In lieu of me, you will have a very charming
succedaneum, Lady Harriet Stanhope. --Walpole.
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