shamroot

/ˈʃæmˌrɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

a three-leafed plant, particularly the young leaves of the white clover (Trifolium repens), considered a national symbol of Ireland.

“The shamrock is a traditional symbol of St. Patrick’s Day.”

Synonyms

  • clover
  • trefoil

Antonyms

  • noxious plant
  • weed