a 16c. merger of Middle English pyony (from Old English peonie) and Old North French pione (Modern French pivoine), both from Late Latin peonia, from Latin p?onia, from Greek paionia (fem. of paionios), perhaps from Paion, physician of the gods (or Apollo in this aspect), and so called for the plant's healing qualities. The root, flowers, and seeds formerly were used in medicine.
例文
1. Peony is a kind of herbs.
牡丹は草本植物である。
2. Peony is one of my favourite flowers.
牡丹は私の大好きな花の一つです。
3.A peony is a showy flower.
牡丹は艶やかな花です。
4. Peony casts the other flowers into the shade.
牡丹他の花を見劣りさせる。
5.Suddenly heard a rustle in the peony pavilion and someone sighing deeply.