Bast - Definition

n 1: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of
from various plants [syn: bast, 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, bast]
3: cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving
power of the sun