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Definition of peony

peony

/ˈpiː.ə.ni/
pe · o · ny
Plural:peonies
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• noun

1

A herbaceous or shrubby plant of the genus Paeonia, native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America, widely cultivated for its large, showy, and often fragrant flowers.

Example

"She arranged a beautiful bouquet of pink peonies to serve as the centerpiece for the dining table."

• Nearby Words

penstemon
pentas
pentecostal
peony
peoria
peperomia
peperoncini

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'peonie' and Old French 'pioine', derived via Latin 'paeonia' from Greek 'paiōnia'. The plant was named after Paeon (Paiōn), the physician of the gods in Greek mythology, who purportedly used the plant's roots for healing.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peony. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peony
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