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

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

Cir Oasis 22-Inch Valentine’s Day Front Door Wreath Another floral option, this wreath features silk peonies, berries, greenery, and satin bows tucked into grapevines. —Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2025

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