The word "kaury" refers to a type of small freshwater snail found in India. The spelling of this word is unique and may be confusing to those unfamiliar with it. It is pronounced /kɔːrɪ/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the first syllable sounding like "core" and the second syllable like "ree". The spelling of "kaury" is derived from its Hindi name, "kaudia". Despite its unusual spelling and pronunciation, the tiny snail is an important part of India's freshwater ecosystem.