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Bast

Noun

WORDNET DICTIONARY

bast(n = noun.plant) bast fiber - strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants;

is a kind of natural fiber, natural fibre

bast(n = noun.plant) phloem - (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes;

is a kind of vascular tissue

has parts: sieve tube

bast(n = noun.person) - cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun;

Bast, n. [AS. bæst; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G. bast, of unknown origin. Cf. Bass the tree.].

The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom. [1913 Webster]
A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2. [1913 Webster]

Bast, n. the inner bark of lime, or other flexible fibrous bark, used as fibre in matting etc.

Etymology

OE b{aelig}st f. Gmc