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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Add peonies or other blooms or plants to fill out the display, and tie a ribbon to the ends of the stick for hanging.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Cabbage roses, lush peonies, and hydrangea range from dark pink to champagne, with only a hint of greenery.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Among the most popular flowers are ranunculus and peonies as well as 3,000 dahlia plants in rainbow varieties.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Add peonies or other blooms or plants to fill out the display, and tie a ribbon to the ends of the stick for hanging.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Cabbage roses, lush peonies, and hydrangea range from dark pink to champagne, with only a hint of greenery.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Among the most popular flowers are ranunculus and peonies as well as 3,000 dahlia plants in rainbow varieties.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
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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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