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Shamrock

Verb / ˈʃæˌmrɑ:k / Another word for shamrock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A shamrock is a small plant with three leaves that is often used as a symbol of Ireland.

Synonyms & similar words

whiteclover oxalisacetosella hopclover dutchclover cuckoobread trifoliumdubium commonwoodsorrel lesseryellowtrefoil trifoliumrepens clover trefoil oxalis trifolium emblem token sign marker badge insignia representation icon figure image trademark ensign crest

Example sentences

  1. I wore a shamrock pin on St. Patrick's Day.
  2. The shamrock is a national symbol of Ireland.
  3. I found a four-leaf clover among the shamrocks in the garden.
  4. We decorated the room with green shamrock decorations.
  5. She gave me a small shamrock plant as a gift.

Quotes

  • "May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night." - Irish Blessing
  • "Luck is believing you're lucky." - Tennessee Williams
  • "A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have." - Irish Proverb

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