shamrock

noun

sham·​rock ˈsham-ˌräk 

: a trifoliolate plant used as a floral emblem by the Irish: such as

a

: a yellow-flowered Old World clover (Trifolium dubium) often regarded as the true shamrock

b

: wood sorrel

c

: white clover

Examples of shamrock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for accessories, Middleton nodded to Ireland with gold hoops featuring shamrock charms by British designer Daniella Draper. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

There are also eye animations for other holidays, including an American flag, fireworks, snowflakes, and even a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day. —PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025

The shamrock nation’s golf championship will showcase myriad stellar shot-shapers in action headlined by six-time Race to Dubai title-holder Rory McILory, who earlier this season joined the Career Grand Slam club. —Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Types Of Clover For The Lawn Clover is a dense ground cover known for shamrock leaves. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Irish seamróg, diminutive of seamar clover

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shamrock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk

Kids Definition

shamrock

noun

sham·​rock ˈsham-ˌräk 

: a plant of folk legend with leaves composed of three leaflets that is associated with St. Patrick and Ireland

also : any of several plants (as a clover or a wood sorrel) or their leaves that resemble, are worn to represent, or are held to be the shamrock of legend

Etymology

from Irish seamróg, literally, "little clover"