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bast
noun(bast)
(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
Synonyms: phloem,
bast
noun(bast)
strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
Synonyms: bast fiber,
bast
noun(bast)
cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun

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