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Definition of corydoras

corydoras

/kɒˈrɪdərəs/
co · ry · do · ras
Plural:corydoras
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corydoras Lexical Profile

corydoras Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A genus of small, peaceful, armored freshwater catfish native to South American rivers, widely kept in community aquariums for their hardiness and bottom-feeding behavior.

Example

"The aquarist added a small school of bronze corydoras to the tank to help clear uneaten food from the sandy substrate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often abbreviated as 'cory' in the aquarium hobby, the word functions as both the singular and plural form when referring to the fish.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'korys' (helmet) and 'doras' (skin), referring to the bony armor plates running along the flanks of these catfish.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corydoras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corydoras
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