shamrock

Meanings

• noun

  A small evergreen plant with three lobed leaves, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

  - "The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day."
  - "Ireland's national flower is the shamrock."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clover , trefoil , trefoil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shamrock
rock , clock , dock

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Variants

List of all variants of shamrock that leads to same result
shamrock , shamrocks

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Etymology

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The word 'shamrock' comes from the Old Irish word 'seamróg' meaning 'little clover'.

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Trivia

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1. The shamrock is the national flower of Ireland.

2. St. Patrick is said to have used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.

3. The shamrock is an evergreen plant, which symbolizes eternal life.

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Related Concepts

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1. St. Patrick's Day: A cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, named after St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

2. Holy Trinity: The Christian doctrine that there is only one God in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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Culture

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The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is often associated with St. Patrick's Day. It is believed that St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.

How to Memorize "shamrock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small plant with three-lobed leaves. Visualize the color green and the shape of a clover leaf.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the shamrock with Ireland, St. Patrick's Day, and the color green.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'St. Patrick's Three-leaf Clover' to remember the meaning of shamrock.

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