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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Online sources make spring flowers, such as these red peonies, available year-round.
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Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
When you’re done, your hair is left with a light, lingering scent of fresh mint, peony, and freesia with a hint of musk.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
Touches of clove, black pepper, and cardamom open up into rose, peony, and geranium.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
These can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
When you’re done, your hair is left with a light, lingering scent of fresh mint, peony, and freesia with a hint of musk.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
Touches of clove, black pepper, and cardamom open up into rose, peony, and geranium.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
These can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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