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
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Skip the roses, the peonies, and see what else your local market or flower shop has to offer.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Moreover, Itoh peonies are pleasantly perfumed and are the largest peonies, growing up to eight inches across.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Hundreds of peonies were vandalized and pro-Palestinian signs were left behind at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens, officials said.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This offer is for all four colors: obsidian, iris, peony and porcelain.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Moreover, Itoh peonies are pleasantly perfumed and are the largest peonies, growing up to eight inches across.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Hundreds of peonies were vandalized and pro-Palestinian signs were left behind at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens, officials said.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This offer is for all four colors: obsidian, iris, peony and porcelain.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peony
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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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
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