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

Amazon is loaded with spring wreaths to breathe life back into homes, featuring peonies, tulips, orchids, sunflowers, and more. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025

This solid version is similarly lush, infusing a base of rose wax with the signature floral bouquet—think lily, iris, peony, and tons of slightly spice rose—along with vanilla and Tonka bean. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025

The new model comes in four colors: obsidian, porcelain, peony and iris, as revealed on the Google Blog. —David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Gather irises and peonies in the spring and elderberries at summer's end. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 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