# pen vs peony

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pen
*noun · IPA /ˈpɛn/ · frequency rank #3,775*
An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.

### peony
*noun · IPA /ˈpiːəni/ · frequency rank #48,958*
A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

## Source
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