A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work. / (figuratively) A person of low rank or importance. / (India, historical) A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.

plural of peon

A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers. / A dark red colour.

The state of being a peon; the system of paying back debt through servitude and labour; loosely, any system of involuntary servitude.

plural of peony

plural of peonage

Resembling or characteristic of a peony.

peonage

Alternative form of paeonine

An anthocyanidin responsible for the purplish-red hue of the peony and other flowers.