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

Its symbol is the shamrock, though its members are also known to display swastika tattoos and other Nazi symbols. — Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, "Feds announce massive California bust of notorious Aryan Brotherhood prison gang," 6 June 2019 But Saint Patrick’s Day didn’t start out as 24 hours of raucous, shamrock-waving revelry. — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, "Here's the Real History of St Patrick's Day," 15 Mar. 2019 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

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