Note 2709 — BOOK IX. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF FISHES. (continued 2)
John Bostock translation
From the Greek ὕσγινος, after the herb hysge, which was used in dyeing. Judging from the present passage, it would almost appear to have been the colour now known as puce. See B. xxi. c. 36 and c. 97; and B. xxxv. c. 26.