Associations to the word «Bast»

Wiktionary

BAST, noun. Fibre made from the phloem of certain plants and used for matting and cord.

Dictionary definition

BAST, noun. Strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants.
BAST, noun. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes.
BAST, noun. Cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun.

Wise words

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Stephen King