shamrock
6 synonyms 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
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.
Full origin of shamrock →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
