peony
/ˈpɪənɪ/(亦作paeony)
noun
1- a herbaceous or shrubby plant of north temperate regions, which has long been cultivated for its showy flowers芍药属植物; 芍药, 牡丹。
1.1
- Genus Paeonia, family Paeoniaceae.芍药属, 芍药科。
词源
Old English peonie, via Latin from Greek paiōnia, from Paiōn, the name of the physician of the gods.