Shamrock (Noun)
Meaning 1
Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white purple-veined flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The shamrock is often considered a symbol of Ireland and is worn by people on St. Patrick's Day.
- Legend has it that Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Trinity to pagans.
- She carefully planted a shamrock in her garden, making sure the soil was moist and fertile.
- In Irish folklore, the shamrock is said to have been a favorite of the fairies, who used its leaves to make magical potions.
- The delicate purple-veined flowers of the shamrock added a touch of elegance to the vase arrangement.
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Meaning 2
Creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer planted a field of shamrock as a nutritious feed for his livestock.
- Shamrock is a popular choice for lawns in warm climates due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.
- The bees were attracted to the small white flowers of the shamrock that grew in the nearby meadow.
- The shamrock that grew in the garden was a welcome sight in early spring when other plants were still dormant.
- Shamrock is often used as a cover crop to improve soil health and prevent erosion on sloping land.
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Meaning 3
Clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- According to tradition, St Patrick plucked a wood sorrel leaf shamrock from the earth and demonstrated the Christian Holy Trinity.
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