Merriam-Webster defines a shamrock as “a small plant with three leaves on each stem that is the national symbol of Ireland”—not to be confused with the lucky four-leaf clover. The yellow-flowered Old ...

Americans generally celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the national holiday of Ireland and Northern Ireland, by drinking Irish liquor and displaying symbols of the Emerald Isle. Among those symbols is the ...

When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, it's natural to feel particularly plucky—in more ways than one. But wait: are you supposed to pluck a four-leaf clover or a shamrock? With green beer, green grub, ...

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, it seems appropriate to discuss what many associate with him, the shamrock. Many wrongly assume that the shamrock is the official symbol of Ireland, too. But in fact, ...

So, the shamrock symbol is a typical clover with three leaves. St. Patrick's Day shamrocks are usually green, but clovers can also be purple, green, or white. Shamrocks have been the unofficial ...

This stone gets its luck from the shamrock engraved on it. (JULIA HATMAKER/The Patriot-News) Everyone likes to pretend they're Irish on St. Patrick's Day, but I like to pretend I'm Irish all year long ...

With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in full swing, people the world over are united in their appreciation for all things Irish. But during all the parades, the mayhem and the overindulgence, few ...

Merriam-Webster defines a shamrock as “a small plant with three leaves on each stem that is the national symbol of Ireland”—not to be confused with the lucky four-leaf clover. Its history dates back ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do You Know the Difference Between a Shamrock and a Four-Leaf Clover? When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, it's natural to feel ...

The shamrock is the most iconic symbol of St. Patrick’s Day, but what do you really know about the three-leafed plant you’ll probably see adorned on all things green on March 17? Merriam-Webster ...