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Shamrock - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A shamrock is a small, three-leafed clover plant, traditionally a symbol of Ireland. It is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day and represents luck or the Holy Trinity in Irish culture.

shamrock

/ˈʃæmˌrɑk/ /ˈʃæmrɒk/

Definition:

A three-leaved plant, often a clover, symbolizing Ireland and associated with St. Patrick's Day.

Synonyms:

clover, trefoil, trifolium

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

weed, thistle

Common Collocations:

St. Patrick's Day, Irish symbol, green leaf, lucky charm, national emblem

Derivatives:

shamrocks (plural), shamrocked (rare adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "shamrock" to refer to the Irish emblem or a three-leaf clover; avoid confusion with four-leaf clovers for luck.

Common Phrases:

wear the shamrock, shamrock shake, luck of the shamrock

Etymology:

From Irish "seamróg," meaning "little clover," derived from "seamair" (clover) and diminutive suffix "-óg."

Examples:

  • 1. She wore a shamrock pin on St. Patrick's Day.
  • 2. The children searched for a shamrock in the garden.
  • 3. A shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and good luck.
  • 4. He gifted her a necklace with a tiny shamrock charm.

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