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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With the foliage gone, peonies can focus winter growth on their roots below the ground and storing energy.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Known for incorporating botanicals into nearly all their skin-care formulas, Chantecaille packs this brightening serum with white peony extract to help even tone and proprietary thiamidol to visibly fade dark spots over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The result is a subtle, personal fragrance developed with the brand’s proprietary FlexScent technology, which allows each layer of top, middle and base notes — including peony, jasmine, sandalwood, amber coconut and soft musk — to adapt uniquely to every wearer.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The fragrance has notes of pink peony and black grape.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Known for incorporating botanicals into nearly all their skin-care formulas, Chantecaille packs this brightening serum with white peony extract to help even tone and proprietary thiamidol to visibly fade dark spots over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The result is a subtle, personal fragrance developed with the brand’s proprietary FlexScent technology, which allows each layer of top, middle and base notes — including peony, jasmine, sandalwood, amber coconut and soft musk — to adapt uniquely to every wearer.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The fragrance has notes of pink peony and black grape.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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