noun · neutersecond declension

hysginum

hysginum n (genitive hysginī)

Classical[ˈhys.ɡɪ.nũː]Ecclesiastical[ˈiz.d͡ʒi.num]

Meaning

hysgĭnum, i, n., = ὕσγινον,

I. the darkred color obtained from the plant ὕσγη, Plin. 9, 41, 65, § 140; 21, 26, 97, § 170; Vitr. 7, 14; Dig. 32, 1, 78, § 5.

From Ancient Greek ὕσγινον (húsginon).

Quick answers

What does hysginum mean in Latin?

hysginum, a noun, means “A dark red tincture”.

What is the genitive of hysginum?

The genitive singular is hysginī. hysginum is neuter, second declension.

How do you pronounce hysginum?

In classical Latin, [ˈhys.ɡɪ.nũː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈiz.d͡ʒi.num].