noun
Uncommon
Cory
KAW-ree
Cory (noun) means a small South American freshwater catfish popular in home aquariums. Example: “She added a few corys to the tank to help keep the gravel clean.”
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A small South American freshwater catfish popular in home aquariums.
"She added a few corys to the tank to help keep the gravel clean."
How to use Cory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn aquarium catfish (short for Corydoras); also a common given name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cories, corys
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Etymology
A clipping of the translingual Corydoras.
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What does “Cory” mean?
The word “Cory” means a small South American freshwater catfish popular in home aquariums. In plain terms, an aquarium catfish (short for Corydoras); also a common given name.
How do you pronounce “Cory”?
“Cory” is pronounced KAW-ree (/ˈkɔ.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cory” in a sentence?
Here is “Cory” used in a sentence: “She added a few corys to the tank to help keep the gravel clean.”
What part of speech is “Cory”?
“Cory” is a noun.
Is “Cory” a common word?
“Cory” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a "Cory" catfish and other aquarium catfish?
A Cory, short for Corydoras, is specifically a small South American freshwater catfish popular in home aquariums, known for its small size and peaceful nature. Other aquarium catfish species may come from different regions or grow much larger, so "Cory" refers to this particular group rather than catfish in general.
Are Cory catfish good for a home aquarium?
Cory catfish are popular choices for home aquariums, valued largely for their small size, which suits smaller tanks. Their popularity as a definitionally small, manageable freshwater species is part of why they are commonly kept by hobbyists.
Is "Cory" always capitalized when referring to the fish?
"Cory" is typically capitalized as it derives from the genus name Corydoras, similar to how many common names based on scientific genus names retain capitalization in casual use, though usage can vary in informal aquarium hobbyist writing.
