Associations to the word «Peony»

Wiktionary

PEONY, noun. A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers. [from 10th c.]

Dictionary definition

PEONY, noun. Any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers.

Wise words

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