silver fern

British  

noun

1. another name for ponga

2. a formalized spray of fern leaf, silver on a black background: the symbol of New Zealand sporting teams, esp the All Blacks

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Example Sentences

The book explained how New Zealand's many cultures were united by the common love of the black jersey and the silver fern.

From BBC

It has become a national emblem every bit as important to New Zealand’s image as the kiwi bird or the silver fern.

From Los Angeles Times

The mana of the silver fern comes all of you and I will wear it with pride.”

From Washington Times

The union representing professional players has expressed concern about several aspects of the sale, including the possible commercialization of traditional and cultural symbols such as the silver fern and All Blacks’ haka.

From Seattle Times

But the concept faced push-back from professional players who have sought assurances that important traditional and cultural symbols such as the silver fern and the All Blacks’ haka will not be sold and commercialized.

From Seattle Times