plural peonies
1
: any of a genus (Paeonia of the family Paeoniaceae) of chiefly Eurasian plants with large often double flowers
2
: the flower of a peony
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So tulips and roses allegedly conveyed passion, peonies whispered shyness, and a white violet or a daisy denoted innocence.
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Pink peony is the main character in this faux floral wreath.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
At first glance, seeing so many ants on your peonies can be alarming.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Contained within these borders are a luscious mix of lupines, roses, foxgloves, peonies and delphiniums.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Pink peony is the main character in this faux floral wreath.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
At first glance, seeing so many ants on your peonies can be alarming.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Contained within these borders are a luscious mix of lupines, roses, foxgloves, peonies and delphiniums.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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peony
noun
pe·o·ny
ˈpē-ə-nē 
plural peonies
: any of a genus of plants that are widely grown for their large red, pink, or white flowers
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