bast

noun

1. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants

Definition categories: plant

2. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes

Similar word(s): phloem

Definition categories: plant

3. cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun

Definition categories: person