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