παιωνία

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See also: Παιονία

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Substantivized feminine form of Παιώνιος (Paiṓnios, Paeonian, medicinal, healing).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

παιωνίᾱ (paiōníāf (genitive παιωνίᾱς); first declension

  1. peony (Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia mascula)
    Synonyms: γλυκυσίδη (glukusídē), ὀρόβαξ (oróbax)

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: παιωνία (paionía)
  • Latin: paeonia (see there for further descendants)

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