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 weather was gray again, drizzling and cold, but the purple peonies at the flower shops in the station gave me courage.
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Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
These are engulfing along with smells coming from dahlias, carnations, gladiolas, poppies and peonies springing from the 12,920-square-foot urban flower farm at the foot of Belleville’s reservoir.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
All herbaceous peonies benefit from being cut back in autumn.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
Bold floral installations of blooms like bougainvillea can instantly brighten up a ceremony space; protea or peonies are also intriguing choices.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024
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Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
These are engulfing along with smells coming from dahlias, carnations, gladiolas, poppies and peonies springing from the 12,920-square-foot urban flower farm at the foot of Belleville’s reservoir.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
All herbaceous peonies benefit from being cut back in autumn.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
Bold floral installations of blooms like bougainvillea can instantly brighten up a ceremony space; protea or peonies are also intriguing choices.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024
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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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