peony

noun

pe·​o·​ny ˈpē-ə-nē 

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

Examples of peony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Four soft white faux peonies are included in a clear glass vase that even has acrylic at the bottom to give the illusion of water. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024

Infused with peony, rose water, and pink sea salt for a fresh, yummy-smelling shower, the wash moisturizes and soothes skin with ease. —Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024

But some colors of the flagship Tensor G4 smartphone are actually even cheaper in Amazon’s Black Friday sale right now, with its porcelain and peony pink models going for $548.98 there. —Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024

Bright, medium deep ruby red; aromas of raspberry, black mint, black peony and a hint of clove. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English piony, from Anglo-French peonie, pioiné, from Latin paeonia, from Greek paiōnia, from Paiōn Paeon, physician of the gods

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing peony

• tree peony

Kids Definition

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