Noun Definition

bast

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

Related Noun(s):phloem

Category: Plants

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

Category: People

3.Definition: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants

Related Noun(s):bast fiber

Category: Plants