Peony
From the name of the flowering plant, believed in classical antiquity to possess healing properties and named after Paeon, the Greek medical god.
Meaning and origin
The peony flower has held symbolic significance across cultures, associated with healing, prosperity and beauty.
How to pronounce Peony
| English (US) | /ˈpiəni/ |
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