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Definition of paeonia
paeonia
/piːˈoʊ.ni.ə/
pae · o · ni · a
Plural:paeonias
paeonia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the family Paeoniaceae, native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America, commonly known as the peony and highly valued in horticulture for its large, showy blooms.
Example
"The botanical garden featured a spectacular collection of Paeonia, showcasing intricate blooms in various shades of pink and white."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'paeonia', derived from Ancient Greek 'paiōnia'. The plant was named after Paeon (or Paean), the physician to the gods in Greek mythology, who according to legend discovered the plant's medicinal properties to heal wounds.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paeonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paeonia