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Shamrock (White clover) |
Shamrock
A shamrock is a type of clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint
Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, is said to have used it as a
metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity. The name shamrock comes from
Irish seamróg ([ˈʃamˠɾˠoːɡ]), which is the diminutive of the Irish word
seamair and simply means "young clover". At most times, Shamrock refers
to either the species Trifolium dubium (lesser/yellow clover, Irish: seamair bhuí) or Trifolium repens (white clover, Irish: seamair bhán).
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 233 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 TODAY W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain.
TONIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.