shamrock

noun

sham·rock | \ ˈsham-ˌräk

Definition of shamrock

: 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

So, too has shamrocks, the national plant of Ireland, which legend says St. Patrick used to explain the Holy Trinity. — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, "Here's the Real History of St Patrick's Day," 15 Mar. 2019 Oriental Trading Company is offering up to 30% off on light-up shamrock necklaces, green sequin bow ties, leprechaun costume photo props and more. — USA TODAY, "Save green on St. Patrick’s Day — no luck required," 7 Mar. 2018 For years, however, the shamrocks struggled to flower. — The Economist, "Run, TaskRabbit, run: July 2030," 5 July 2018 Unknown to the Queen, Hartnell included an extra four-leaf shamrock on the left side of the skirt, which was positioned perfectly so that Her Majesty’s hand would rest on it during the ceremony. — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, "The Hidden Good-Luck Charm Sewn Into the Queen's Coronation Gown – and 4 Other Secrets!," 2 June 2018 The sale includes decorative plates, wreaths, leprechaun figurines and shamrock towels. — Leada Gore, AL.com, "St. Patrick's Day 2018: Best deals, discounts, freebies to celebrate all things Irish," 16 Mar. 2018 Taylor Plunkett wrote in a post, with a shamrock, an eagle and a green heart emoji. — Washington Post, "Hatch Day! Baby eagle emerges in nest above D.C. police academy," 17 Mar. 2018 In many large cities, gay pride marches have become the new St. Patrick’s Day, only with rainbow tutus instead of shamrocks. — Ashley Wong, USA TODAY, "Gay Pride parades used to mean protests. Now they're an excuse for straight kids to party," 22 June 2018 Using Adobe Photoshop, Peterson created patterns for symbols, such as a heart and a shamrock, and for words, such as family and friends. — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, "Old books get new life as works of art at Hinsdale South school library," 25 June 2018

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