2007-03-08 00:59:34 · 4 answers · asked by neriza p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
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2007-03-08 02:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shamrock
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This article is about the three-leaf clover; for other meanings of the term, see shamrock (disambiguation)
The shamrock, an unofficial symbol of Ireland and Boston, Massachusetts, is a three-leafed young white clover, sometimes (rarely nowadays) Trifolium repens (white clover, known in Irish as seamair bhán) but more usually today Trifolium dubium (lesser clover, Irish: seamair bhuÃ). However, other three-leafed plants — such as black medic (Medicago lupulina), red clover (Trifolium pratense), and Common wood sorrel (genus Oxalis) — are sometimes designated as shamrocks. The shamrock was traditionally used for its medical properties and was a popular motif in Victorian times. It is also a common way to represent Saint Patricks day, a holiday celebrated on March 17.
2007-03-08 10:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by jennifermlayne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seamróg is the Irish name for shamrock. The word is a combination ot two words 'seamair óg' which means 'young (óg) clover (seamar)
2007-03-08 11:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Seamroy" as called by the Celts, considered a sacred plant in Ireland.Also signals the rebirth of spring, then later a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism.
2007-03-08 07:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Connie M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋