Definition of Bast

Noun: bast  bast

1. Strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
   - bast fiber [US], bast fibre [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
   - phloem

1. Cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun

See also:
bassy
bastard

Anagrams containing the word Bast

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