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shamrock

The correct spelling is shamrock.

How to pronounce shamrock

/ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/
noun

IPA: /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/

Say it like: Sha-mro-k

The correct spelling is shamrock. The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland. For example: "She wore a shamrock in honor of her Irish ancestry."

Usage Examples

She wore a shamrock in honor of her Irish ancestry.

The fields were covered with shamrocks.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.
  2. 2.Any of several small plants, forms of clover, with trefoil leaves, especially Trifolium repens.

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