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Definition of chromis

chromis

/ˈkroʊ.mɪs/
chro · mis
Plural:chromis
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chromis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, colorful, and often schooling marine fish belonging to a genus within the damselfish family, found primarily in tropical and subtropical coral reefs worldwide.

Example

"A school of blue-green chromis darted through the branches of the staghorn coral as the divers swam past."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In marine biology and the aquarium trade, the plural form is usually identical to the singular ('chromis'), though 'chromises' is occasionally used.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, from the Greek word 'khrōmis', an ancient name for a type of sea fish. It is possibly related to 'khrōma' (color), reflecting their vibrant appearance.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chromis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chromis
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