Meaning of BAST
| Pronunciation: | | bast
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- [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
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| | Synonyms: | | bast fiber, phloem |
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| | See Also: | | Egyptian deity, natural fiber, natural fibre, sieve tube, vascular tissue | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | 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.
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