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peonies in British English

plural noun
peony
 

peony in British English

or paeony (ˈpiːənɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -nies
1. 
any of various ranunculaceous shrubs and plants of the genus Paeonia, of Eurasia and North America, having large pink, red, white, or yellow flowers
2. 
the flower of any of these plants
Word origin
Old English peonie, from Latin paeōnia, from Greek paiōnia; related to paiōnios healing, from paiōn physician

Examples of 'peonies' in a sentence
peonies

His head was completely covered by a pointed cap on top of which perched a nosegay of peonies.
Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCE
Among her favourite flowers were peonies, roses and snowdrops.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Peonies produce only leaves and no flowers if they have been planted too deeply.
The Sun (2011)
There's something entirely trustworthy about his records of daffodils, tulips, peonies and honeysuckle.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Another was constructed of needlepoint - red, pink and blue peonies on gold.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If you find peonies altogether too blousy then this one might be for you.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Visitors come to see tulips standing tall among irises and tree peonies.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It'll be even worse once peonies are in season.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Never isolate tree peonies - plant them with other shrubs.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
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