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Bast

Bast Meaning & Definition
Bast Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bast?

[n] cat- or lion-headed goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun
[n] (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
[n] strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bast: bast fiber | phloem

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See Also | Egyptian deity | natural fiber | natural fibre | sieve tube | vascular tissue

Bast In Webster's Dictionary

\Bast\, n. [AS. b[ae]st; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G. bast, of unknown origin. Cf. {Bass} the tree.] 1. The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom. 2. A thick mat or hassock. See 2d {Bass}, 2.

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