| paeon | A foot of four syllables, one long and three short, admitting of four combinations, according to the place of the long syllable. Alternative forms:, less correctly, paean. Origin: L. Paeon, Gr. A solemn song, also, a paeon, equiv. To . See Paean. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| paeonine | <chemistry> An artifical red nitrogenous dyestuff, Synonym: red coralline. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| paeony | <botany> See Peony. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |