What are shamrocks?
Q: What are shamrocks?
A: Shamrocks are the young sprigs of clover or trefoil, and they are also a symbol of Ireland.
Q: Why is the shamrock associated with Saint Patrick?
A: According to legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
Q: What is the origin of the name "shamrock"?
A: The name "shamrock" comes from the Irish word "seamróg," which is the diminutive version of the word for clover (seamair) and means "little clover" or "young clover."
Q: Can other plants besides clover be called shamrocks?
A: Sometimes other three-leafed plants are called shamrocks.
Q: What are some uses of shamrocks?
A: Shamrocks can be used for their medicinal properties, and they were also used as a motif in Victorian days.
Q: When are small pots of shamrocks sold?
A: Small pots of shamrocks are sold around March 17, which is Saint Patrick's Day.
Q: Do people wear shamrocks on Saint Patrick's Day?
A: Yes, some people wear sprigs of shamrock in a buttonhole on the holiday.
