shamrock

/'ʃæmrɔk/
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shamrock

A child finds a shamrock in the grassy meadow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small plant with three-part leaves, especially one used as a national emblem of Ireland: A shamrock is a type of clover or similar plant, typically one with leaves divided into three leaflets. It is famously associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick, who is said to have used it to explain the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity.
    • Any of several plants with trifoliate leaves: The term can refer to different species, including certain clovers or wood sorrels, that have the characteristic three-lobed leaf shape.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She wore a sprig of shamrock on her lapel for St. Patrick's Day.
    • The field was dotted with shamrocks after the spring rain.
    • According to legend, the shamrock is a symbol of good luck.
Advanced Usage
  • "the wearin' o' the green": This phrase from Irish culture and song often refers to wearing a shamrock.
    • On March 17th, you'll see everyone "wearin' o' the green," displaying their shamrocks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shamrocked (adj., rare): Adorned with or featuring shamrocks.
    • The parade float was beautifully shamrocked.
  • Four-leaf clover: While a shamrock typically has three leaves, a rare four-leaf clover is a distinct symbol of good fortune.
    • He searched through the patch of shamrocks, hoping to find a lucky four-leaf clover.
Synonyms
  • Trefoil: A general term for any plant with three-lobed leaves.
  • Clover: A common name for plants of the genus , which includes species called shamrock.
Related Phrases
  • Shamrock shake: A seasonal mint-flavored milkshake, often green, associated with St. Patrick's Day.
    • The fast-food chain releases its popular shamrock shake every March.
Related Idioms
  • "To be in clover" / "To live in clover": To live a life of ease and luxury. While this idiom uses "clover," it is conceptually related due to the plant association.
    • After his investment succeeded, he was living in clover.
shamrock

A child finds a shamrock in the grassy meadow.

Noun
  1. clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock
  2. Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white purple-veined flowers
  3. creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage

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