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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Go the seasonal route with a woody fir-like scent or opt for a sweet peach and peony aroma.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Then the rose note come in, but the peony is just as loud.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
These sleek and convenient incense sticks are tucked into a matchbook and come in a variety of scents, including peony, Japanese cyprus, and Japanese wisteria.
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The Mementos The peonies still life is by Robert Kulicke.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Then the rose note come in, but the peony is just as loud.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
These sleek and convenient incense sticks are tucked into a matchbook and come in a variety of scents, including peony, Japanese cyprus, and Japanese wisteria.
—Melissa Locker, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
The Mementos The peonies still life is by Robert Kulicke.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 6 Dec. 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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