Paeoniaceae n 1: perennial rhizomatous herbs and shrubs; of temperate Europe and North America [syn: {Paeoniaceae}, {family Paeoniaceae}, {peony family}]
Paeoniaceae \Paeoniaceae\ prop. n. A natural family of perennial rhizomatous herbs and shrubs, native to temperate Europe and North America. Syn: family {Paeoniaceae}, peony family. [WordNet 1.5]