shamrock

[ sham-rok ]

noun

1. any of several trifoliate plants, as the wood sorrel, Oxalis acetosella, or a small, pink-flowered clover, Trifolium repens minus, but especially Trifolium procumbens, a small, yellow-flowered clover: the national emblem of Ireland.

shamrock

/ ˈʃæmˌrɒk /

noun

1. a plant having leaves divided into three leaflets, variously identified as the wood sorrel, red clover, white clover, and black medick: the national emblem of Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of shamrock¹

1565–75; < Irish seamróg, equivalent to seamair clover + -óg diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of shamrock¹

C16: from Irish Gaelic seamrōg, diminutive of seamar clover

Example Sentences

Joining them in the top eight are German side Heidenheim and Irish side Shamrock Rovers, who are among their three remaining opponents, alongside Astana.

From BBC

Classic seasonal offerings like the Shamrock Shake and Halloween-themed “Boo Buckets” have remained fan favorites, while new collaborations, such as the 2020 “Adult Happy Meals” with cult streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market, keep the brand contemporary.

From Salon

“What I say is not going to change anyone’s vote in my community,” she said as she left the Shamrock grill and prepared to roll to her next stop.

From Los Angeles Times

Tottenham, Scottish side Hearts and Irish champions Shamrock Rovers all benefited from big substitute goals in Thursday's European games.

From BBC

Yan Dhanda scored a 94th-minute winner against Dinamo Minsk in the Conference League, while Dylan Watts netted an injury-time equaliser for Shamrock Rovers against APOEL.

From BBC