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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Begonia flowers may not be as celebrated as roses or peonies, but the classic annuals can be every bit as captivating.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s also peony extract, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that has anti-aging benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
And yet the tradeoff for getting to see the bluebells was being too early for the roses, peonies, foxgloves, and summer wildflowers.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Pair pink peonies with the purple lavender for even richer contrast.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s also peony extract, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that has anti-aging benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
And yet the tradeoff for getting to see the bluebells was being too early for the roses, peonies, foxgloves, and summer wildflowers.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Pair pink peonies with the purple lavender for even richer contrast.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Peony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peony. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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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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