peony
/'piəni/ Cách viết khác : (paeony) /'piəni/
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Definition
Noun 1. A type of flowering plant: A peony is a perennial plant known for its large, showy, and often fragrant flowers. These flowers typically have many petals and come in colors such as red, pink, white, or yellow. 2. The flower of this plant: The term also refers specifically to the bloom itself, which is popular in gardens and floral arrangements.
Usage and Examples
- As a garden plant:
- She planted several peonies along the garden path.
- Peonies are a favorite in cottage gardens because of their lush blooms.
- Referring to the flower:
- The bouquet was stunning, featuring roses and a single white peony.
- I received a beautiful pink peony for my birthday.
Advanced Usage
- "Peony season": Refers to the relatively short period in late spring to early summer when peonies are in bloom.
- Florists eagerly await peony season each year.
- In botanical/formal contexts: The plant belongs to the genus .
- The study focused on the cultivation of various Paeonia species.
Variants and Related Words
- Paeony: An alternative, chiefly British, spelling of "peony".
- The old botanical text referred to the flower as a 'paeony'.
- Peony bush: A common term for the plant itself.
- The peony bush needs to be divided every few years.
Synonyms
- Paeonia (scientific genus name)
- Chinese peony (common name for a specific species, )
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Peony" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms. The following are descriptive phrases.) - "As lush as a peony": A simile describing something as full, abundant, or richly colored. - Her gown was as lush as a peony in full bloom. - "Peony blush": A descriptive term for a soft pink color resembling some peony flowers. - She painted the room a delicate peony blush.
Noun
- any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers