Shamrock Definition & Meaning

shamrock
noun
  1. creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage
  2. Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white purple-veined flowers
  3. clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock

"Shamrock" in song lyrics

See how shamrock is used in real songs:

  • "If you knew the deal you would kept it real like Shamrock"
    Apathy f/ Open Mic — Sureshot Affair
  • "I'm out that muthafucka with about 4 pounds of that Shamrock"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ E-40, First Degree, Twamp Dog — Situation
  • "I want the whole zip lock full of shamrock"
    Brotha Lynch Hung — One of the Last

Usage tips for "shamrock"

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