peony
Peony (noun) means a garden plant with large, fragrant, often pink or red flowers. Example: “The peonies bloomed early this year, filling the garden with color.”
How to use peony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA showy garden flower with big, ruffled blooms.
Word forms
peonies plural
Etymology
From Latin paeōnia, from Greek Paiṓn, the physician of the gods in mythology.
Synonyms
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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.