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Shamrock: meaning, definitions and examples

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shamrock

 

[ หˆสƒรฆmrษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant symbol

A shamrock is a young sprig of clover, especially one used as a symbol of Ireland. It is often associated with St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture. The three leaves of the shamrock are said to represent faith, hope, and love. While any three-leafed clover can be referred to as a shamrock, the term specifically refers to certain species recognized in Ireland.

Synonyms

clover, three-leafed plant, trefoil

Examples of usage

  • The shamrock is a symbol of good luck.
  • During St. Patrick's Day, many people wear shamrock pins.
  • In Irish folklore, the shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity.

Translations

Translations of the word "shamrock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trevo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฎเคฐเฅ‰เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semanggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัŽัˆะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koniczyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒ ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trรจfle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trรฉbol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yonca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋กœ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู…ุฑูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jetel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jetel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๅถ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ detelja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะผั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸamrok

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trรฉbol

Etymology

The word 'shamrock' comes from the Irish word 'seamrรณg', which is a diminutive form of 'seamar', meaning 'clover'. The association of the shamrock with Ireland dates back to ancient times, as it was believed that the plant possessed magical qualities. It became widely known as a symbol of Irish identity during the 17th century, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church and its connections to St. Patrick, who is said to have used the shamrock to teach the Irish about the Christian Trinity. The shamrock has since become an emblem of good fortune and is often used in decorations and attire during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Today, it is recognized worldwide as an iconic symbol of Ireland and as a representation of Irish culture and heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,486 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.