noun
peony
PEE-uh-nee/ˈpiːəni/
A garden plant with large, showy flowers.
A peony blooms beside the front steps in late spring.
Etymology
Greek paionia may derive from Paiōn, physician of the gods, through the plant's healing qualities. The flower now familiar in gardens formerly supplied roots, flowers, and seeds for medicine.
In context
Any intruder, once detected, is immediately set upon. When the large petals of the peony open to reveal the beautiful flower inside
More examples
- She plants two peonies along the sunny fence.
- This peony needs support to keep its heavy flowers upright.
- We fill the vase with pink peonies from the garden.
Forms
peony · peonies