Definitions for: 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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: bast fiber, phloem

See Also: Egyptian deity, natural fiber, natural fibre, sieve tube, vascular tissue

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