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 2 definitions foundFrom WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: bast noun 1: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants [syn: {bast fiber}] 2: (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes [syn: {phloem}] 3: cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Bast \Bast\, noun [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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