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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The signature scent includes notes of peony, camellia and rose with hints of citrus.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Stewart pointed out hydrangeas climbing maple trees and noted that her seven hundred and eighty peonies bloom early.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The couple then exchanged vows at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, surrounded by pink peonies.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 1 July 2025
Each of the 10 safe house bedrooms have vibrant colors, and the shelter also includes a floral mural of peonies, roses, chrysanthemums and anemones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Stewart pointed out hydrangeas climbing maple trees and noted that her seven hundred and eighty peonies bloom early.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The couple then exchanged vows at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, surrounded by pink peonies.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 1 July 2025
Each of the 10 safe house bedrooms have vibrant colors, and the shelter also includes a floral mural of peonies, roses, chrysanthemums and anemones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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