Tall Ferns
plural noun
The New Zealand women’s basketball team: the Tall Ferns are looking good to reach the quarterfinals...
- Despite his success, he is unlikely to continue coaching the Tall Ferns past his present contract.
- Celebrations are continuing in the Tall Ferns camp, following their second win at the Olympics.
- The Tall Ferns forward has been ruled out of the rest of the Olympics with an eye injury.
Origin
1990s: modelled on White Ferns, and influenced by Tall Blacks.