silver fern
Britishnoun
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another name for ponga
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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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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 ● Jul. 19, 2023
The mana of the silver fern comes all of you and I will wear it with pride.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2021
Besides sporting the traditional silver fern, Tuke said the SailGP boat that will represent their island nation will have a blue color scheme.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2020
The final stage in New Zealand’s bid to change its flag has begun, with voters asked to choose between the current design and a silver fern against blue and black.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 2, 2016
I would choose for its badge of membership a small silver fern leaf, crossed by a large gold key.
From Solaris Farm A Story of the Twentieth Century by Milan C. Edson
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