The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Braise \Braise\, Braize \Braize\, n. [So called from its
   iridescent colors.] (Zool.)
   A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the
   American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to
   the related species. [Also written brazier.]
   [1913 Webster] Braise