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Definition: Meaning of, bast in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bast /

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bast basts
  1. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
    SYNONYM
    bast fiber, bast fibre
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  2. e.g., from leaves botany tissue that conducts synthesized food substances to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
    SYNONYM
    phloem
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Bast


Definition: Meaning of, Bast in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bæst /

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Singular Plural
Bast basts
  1. cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun
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Bast used in phrases

  • Cuban bast (noun)
    1. erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica having variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers; yields a moderately dense timber for cabinetwork and gunstocks
  • bast fiber (noun)
    1. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
  • bast fibre (noun)
    1. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
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