cory
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Also seen as: cories · corys
Meaning · English
Any fish belonging to the genus Corydoras, a group of South American freshwater catfish.
Noun
Examples
All the tetras in my tank (3 species - black neons, Pristellas, and red eyes) died within a 36 hour period. The corys and otos in the same tank are fine.
There was no change in water quality, feeding habits, or water temperature. I have no idea why all the tets would die in such a short time span.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cory” mean?
Any fish belonging to the genus Corydoras, a group of South American freshwater catfish.
Is “cory” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.