Irish Culture Vocabulary

noun a kind of smooth, flattering talk that is intended to deceive or persuade

verb to influence or persuade (someone) using flattery or smooth talk

• The tour guide at Blarney Castle shared the history behind the famous Blarney Stone.
• I can't believe you fell for his blarney about being a prince from a far-off land.
• Don't listen to his blarney, he's just trying to sell you something.
• Her ability to charm and persuade with her words is like a modern-day blarney.

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

• The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is often associated with St. Patrick's Day.
• I found a four-leaf clover that looks like a shamrock in the garden.
• I got a tattoo of a shamrock on my ankle to represent my Irish heritage.
• The shamrock is often used as a symbol of luck and good fortune.