Meaning of peony in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpiəni/

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  1. Noun

    peony

    Etymology

    Old English peonie, via Latin from Greek paiōnia, from Paiōn, the name of the physician of the gods

    Definitions

    1. any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers

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