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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In my garden, where peonies in every shade of pink erupted in June.
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
The thread-like foliage of this slow-growing perennial is a perfect contrast for plants with large or boldly structured leaves, such as peonies or irises.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Throughout the year, their fields brim with different blooms—hellebores, poppies, and ranunculus in the winter; peonies in the spring; dahlias in the summer; and chrysanthemums (now one of their primary flowers) in the fall.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower Set For those who enjoy having flowers around but don’t love the maintenance, check out this set of Lego flowers, featuring Billy buttons, bluebells, Cleopatra ferns, yellow yarrow, a gerbera, peony, and tulip.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
The thread-like foliage of this slow-growing perennial is a perfect contrast for plants with large or boldly structured leaves, such as peonies or irises.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Throughout the year, their fields brim with different blooms—hellebores, poppies, and ranunculus in the winter; peonies in the spring; dahlias in the summer; and chrysanthemums (now one of their primary flowers) in the fall.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower Set For those who enjoy having flowers around but don’t love the maintenance, check out this set of Lego flowers, featuring Billy buttons, bluebells, Cleopatra ferns, yellow yarrow, a gerbera, peony, and tulip.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 18 Sep. 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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