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bast meaning and definition
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Definition of bast (noun)
- strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
- synonyms: bast fiber
- (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
- synonyms: phloem
- cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun
Source: Princeton University Wordnet