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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Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, red peony extract and jojoba keep your pout hydrated.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The feminine version has fresh floral notes of pear, white peony and magnolia.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The navy gown featured see-through and sheer fabric, along with a bevy of intricate guipure lace detailing with a delicate velvet peony design.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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