Shamrock

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæmˌrɑk/

Definitions of shamrock

noun a small plant with three-lobed leaves, typically used as a symbol of Ireland

Example Sentences

A1 I found a four-leaf clover, which is a type of shamrock.

A2 On St. Patrick's Day, people wear green and decorate with shamrocks.

B1 The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is often associated with good luck.

B2 She pressed a shamrock between the pages of her favorite book as a keepsake.

C1 The intricate design of the Celtic knot incorporates the image of a shamrock.

C2 Botanists study the genetic variations of different species of shamrocks for research purposes.

Examples of shamrock in a Sentence

formal The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is often associated with St. Patrick's Day.

informal I found a four-leaf clover that looks like a shamrock in the garden.

slang I got a tattoo of a shamrock on my ankle to represent my Irish heritage.

figurative The shamrock is often used as a symbol of luck and good fortune.

Grammatical Forms of shamrock

• plural: shamrocks
• comparative: more shamrock
• superlative: most shamrock
• present tense: shamrock
• future tense: will shamrock
• perfect tense: have shamrocked
• continuous tense: is shamrocking
• singular: shamrock
• positive degree: shamrock
• infinitive: to shamrock
• gerund: shamrocking
• participle: shamrocked

Origin and Evolution of shamrock

First Known Use: 1571 year

Language of Origin: Irish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'shamrock' comes from the Irish word 'seamróg', which means 'young clover'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of clover with three leaves, the word 'shamrock' has come to symbolize Ireland and St. Patrick's Day in popular culture.