[2521] “Smectica” is suggested by Gesner, Hist. Anim., as a better reading than “septica.”
[2522] “Œsypum” is often mentioned by Ovid as a favourite cosmetic with the Roman ladies.
[2523] See B. xix. c. 1, B. xxiv. c. 58, and B. xxv. c. 21.
[2524] See B. xviii. c. 17.
[2525] See B. xx. c. 23.
[2526] Hermolaüs suggests “schista,” “divided,” and Dalechamps proposes “synchyta,” “mixed.” The reading is very doubtful.
[2527] Or Sowbread. See B. xxv. c. 67.
[2528] See B. xviii. c. 17.
[2529] In B. x. c. 80.
[2530] See B. xxiv. c. 54.