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bast
n 1: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of
from various plants [synonym: {bast}, {bast fiber}]
2: (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances
(e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily
of sieve tubes [synonym: {phloem}, {bast}]
3: cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving
power of the sun