Meaning & use
Moutan
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The tree peony, a woody shrub native to China prized for its large, showy flowers.
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The garden's moutan bloomed in vivid shades of pink each spring.
Moutan bark has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine.
A note on using this word
The name comes from the Chinese "mudan," and moutan is classified botanically as Paeonia suffruticosa.
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tree peony
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