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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bast \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: bast n 1: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants [syn: {bast fiber}] 2: (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes [syn: {phloem}] 3: cat- or lion-headed goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun [syn: {Bast}]
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