bast

1. n. The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom. Source: opted

2. n. A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2. Source: opted

3. n. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants Source: wordnet

4. n. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes Source: wordnet

5. 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. Source: webster

6. n:100 n. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants n. cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun Source: ecdict

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