Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Bast"
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) 1.7 (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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