Peony: meaning, definitions and examples

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peony

 

[ หˆpiหษ™ni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower type

Peonies are herbaceous or woody perennial plants known for their large, often fragrant flowers. They belong to the genus Paeonia, which includes about 30 species and many hybrids and cultivars. Peonies are popular in gardens and landscapes due to their lush foliage and beautiful blooms, which come in various colors such as pink, white, and red. They typically bloom in late spring to early summer and are often associated with romance and prosperity in different cultures.

Synonyms

Paeonia, flowering plant

Examples of usage

  • She planted a row of peonies along the garden path.
  • The bouquet was filled with vibrant peonies and greenery.
  • Peonies are a popular choice for wedding bouquets.
  • In the garden, the peony bushes stood tall and proud.

Translations

Translations of the word "peony" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peรดnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค“เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfingstrose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peoni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฒะพะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piwonia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚ฟใƒณ (botan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pivoine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peonรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸakayฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ž€ (moran)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงูŠูˆู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pivoลˆka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pivonka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰กไธน (mว”dฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potonika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญรณnรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธัะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ (peonia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peonya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peonรญa

Etymology

The word 'peony' originates from the Late Latin term 'paeonia', which itself comes from the Greek 'paionia'. The name is thought to be derived from the physician Paeon, who was associated with the healing qualities of the plant. Historically, peonies have been used in traditional medicine, particularly in China, where they are valued for their medicinal properties. They were cultivated in Chinese gardens for over a thousand years, and their popularity spread to Japan and Europe, especially during the 18th century. Today, peonies are cultivated worldwide for their ornamental value in gardens and floral arrangements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,441 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.