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shamrock

6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for shamrock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A small clover leaf with three leaflets, widely used as a symbol of Ireland.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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hop clover white clover dutch clover cuckoo bread common wood sorrel lesser yellow trefoil

How to use shamrock

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a sprig of shamrock shamrock shake

Etymology

From Irish seamróg, a diminutive of the word for clover.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shamrock” mean?

The word “shamrock” means a small clover leaf with three leaflets, widely used as a symbol of Ireland. In plain terms, the three-leaf clover associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day.

How do you pronounce “shamrock”?

“Shamrock” is pronounced SHAM-rok (/ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ in IPA).

How do you use “shamrock” in a sentence?

Here is “shamrock” used in a sentence: “He wore a shamrock pinned to his jacket on Saint Patrick's Day.”

What part of speech is “shamrock”?

“Shamrock” is a noun.

Where does the word “shamrock” come from?

The word “shamrock” comes from Irish. From Irish seamróg, a diminutive of the word for clover.

Related words

four-leaf clover

Nearby words

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