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bast / Bast > 3 senses
NOUN1bast, bast fiberStrong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
2bast, phloem(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed
3BastCat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess
bast / Bast > pronunciation
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Rhymesaghast, amassed, Belfast, and 39 more rhymes in aest...
bast > noun 1, plant
MeaningStrong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants.
Synonymsbast fiber
Broadernatural fiber, natural fibre
bast > noun 2, plant
Meaning(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed. Consists primarily of sieve tubes.
Synonymsphloem
Partssieve tube
Categorybotany, phytology
Broadervascular tissue
Bast > noun 3, person
MeaningCat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess. Represents life-giving power of the sun.
Instance ofEgyptian deity

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