The word peonies is polysemantic, the meaning attributed in the given case is different from that of peonies. 1. Subatomic particle, which has the property of discharging energy on a precise point. 2. Each of the sixteen lowest-value pieces in the game of chess, is placed at the beginning of the game before the other pieces. 3. figurative Fighter for a cause, for a new idea, exponent of a new conception. synonyms: fighter militant soldier