noun
shamrock
SHAM-rok
Shamrock (noun) means a small clover leaf with three leaflets, widely used as a symbol of Ireland. Example: “He wore a shamrock pinned to his jacket on Saint Patrick's Day.”
noun
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A small clover leaf with three leaflets, widely used as a symbol of Ireland.
"She wore a shamrock in honor of her Irish ancestry."
"He wore a shamrock pinned to his jacket on Saint Patrick's Day."
How to use shamrock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe three-leaf clover associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day.
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Common pairings
a sprig of shamrock
shamrock shake
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Word forms
- Plural
- shamrocks
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Etymology
From Irish seamróg, a diminutive of the word for clover.
Synonyms
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hop clover
white clover
dutch clover
cuckoo bread
common wood sorrel
lesser yellow trefoil
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.
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