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peony

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Noun — A garden plant with large, fragrant, often pink or red flowers.

How to use peony

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a bouquet of peonies pink peonies

Etymology

From Latin paeōnia, from Greek Paiṓn, the physician of the gods in mythology.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peony” mean?

The word “peony” means a garden plant with large, fragrant, often pink or red flowers. In plain terms, a showy garden flower with big, ruffled blooms.

How do you pronounce “peony”?

“Peony” is pronounced PEE-uh-nee (/ˈpiːəni/ in IPA).

How do you use “peony” in a sentence?

Here is “peony” used in a sentence: “The peonies bloomed early this year, filling the garden with color.”

What part of speech is “peony”?

“Peony” is a noun.

Where does the word “peony” come from?

The word “peony” comes from Latin. From Latin paeōnia, from Greek Paiṓn, the physician of the gods in mythology.

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