peony
Translation
peony
Examples
She received a bouquet of peonies.
She received a bouquet of peonies.
The peony is a beautiful flower.
The peony is a beautiful flower.
Grammar Patterns
a/the peony a type of large, colourful flower The peony is my favorite flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rose, lily, tulip (other types of flowers)
Etymology
Named after Paeon, the physician of the gods in Greek mythology, who used the flower for healing.
Memory Tips
The word 'peony' sounds a bit like 'pony'. Imagine a small pony in a field of these large, beautiful flowers.