badderlocks

bad·der·locks

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bad-er-loks]
- /ˈbæd ərˌlɒks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bad-er-loks]
- /ˈbæd ərˌlɒks/

Definitions of badderlocks word

noun badderlocks a seaweed, Alaria esculenta, that has long brownish-green fronds and is eaten in parts of N Europe 3
noun badderlocks a dark-brown kelp (Alaria esculenta, family Alariaceae) used as a food for humans and as a fodder in N Europe 3
noun badderlocks an edible kelp, Alaria esculenta, found on the coasts of Europe and the British Isles. 1
noun badderlocks (Scotland) The edible seaweed Alaria esculenta. 0

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Origin of badderlocks

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

1780-90; perhaps Balder + lock2 + -s3; compare Balder brae plant name < Old Norse Baldro brā Balder's eyelash

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badderlocks popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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