The word shamrock comes from the Gaelic word Seamrog, meaning "little clover". A clover is the commonly used name for any number of plants belonging to the genus Trifolium, meaning "having three leaves."

Saint Patrick used the shamrock to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity, faith, hope and love. It has subsequently become a national symbol of Ireland.

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