Word Finder - shamrocks

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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.

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She wore a shamrock in honor of her Irish ancestry.

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Any of several small plants, forms of clover, with trefoil leaves, especially Trifolium repens.

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The fields were covered with shamrocks.

Shamrocks are the ultimate low-maintenance houseplant in that they're almost impossible to kill.

St. Patrick's Day - Think bold green ties or ties with shamrocks and leprechauns.

There are hundreds more craft ideas on the Internet, from shamrocks to coloring pages.

In addition to claddaghs you'll find rings bearing traditional motifs like Celtic crosses, shamrocks, trinity knots and much, much more.

Create Kirigami or origami shamrocks to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in March.

Today, shamrocks can be found on an array of costume items, from hats and glasses to shirts and shoes.

Add a beard, white stockings and a large crown made from plastic shamrocks to rule over the St. Patrick's Day crowd.

For additional options, you can scour thrift shops, which typically carry green clothing that you can accessorize with homemade shamrocks.

The other deluxe costume has a jacket with long tails, breeches and a white satin vest covered in green shamrocks.

Books of Ireland's symbols, such as shamrocks, Celtic knots and Celtic crosses, can be a good source of ideas and a basis for the beginning of a tattoo design.

These themes include Celtic knots and bands, shamrocks and crosses, as well as the occasional image of the Virgin Mary or Jesus.

Shamrocks are classic features of Celtic imagery, and are often, but not always, created as tattoos using the knot work pattern.

Another great way to add shamrocks, and the color green, to your home is to plant some shamrocks.

I won't say shamrocks are impossible to kill, but it is really, really hard.

St. Patrick's Day wreaths can be done with shamrocks and leprechauns, and of course, the rainbow with its pot of gold.

You can also find boxers with hearts for Valentine's Day, American flags for the Fourth of July and shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day.

Provide materials such as paper shamrocks, green tissue paper, glitter, glue and scissors, and let the kids decorate an item they can take home.

Popular Irish designs included on St. Patrick's Day sweaters consist of things like shamrocks, leprechauns, a harp or Celtic cross or phrases like, Luck of the Irish.

Lighthearted styles that pair the claddagh with shamrocks.

In addition to the Celtic cross, Custom Celtic sells signet rings featuring shamrocks, lions and a variety of complex Celtic knots.