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
Example Sentences
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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 • Oct. 11, 2023
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
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 • Apr. 28, 2021
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 Edson, Milan C.
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