bast

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bast Definition

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

bast Synonyms

• Bast
• bast fiber
• phloem