A type of edible seaweed (brown algae) with long, hair-like fronds, found in northern Atlantic coastal areas and sometimes harvested as food.
From Scottish and Northern English origins; 'badder' or 'badare' possibly from Old Norse or Scandinavian sources meaning the seaweed itself, and 'locks' meaning locks or tufts of hair-like material. Also called sea noodles or tangle. Regional name varying by location.
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