Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cardume

noun
/karˈdumi/
Definition
A group or school of fish that swim together in the water.
Examples
  • The fishermen noticed a cardume of sardines swimming close to the shore.
  • During the dive, we encountered a massive cardume of colorful tropical fish.
Meaning
Cardume refers specifically to a large number of fish that congregate and move as one unit in a body of water, often for protection or hunting.
Synonyms
  • school
  • shoal
  • swarm