noun
- Plural of cory; small freshwater catfish commonly kept in aquariums, typically bottom-feeders with barbels.
Usage: informal; aquarium hobby term
Examples
- She added three corys to her tank to help keep the bottom clean.
- Corys are peaceful fish that do well in community aquariums.
- The corys huddled together near the plants at night.
- Many aquarists recommend keeping corys in groups of at least three.
- The corys scavenged for food along the substrate.