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shamrock

/ˈʃæm.rɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does shamrock mean?

noun

A three-leafed plant, especially the young shoots of the white clover (Trifolium repens), used as a symbol of Ireland. In botany, any plant with three leaflets.

Example

"The shamrock is a common sight in Irish meadows during spring."

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