Bast > define

noun

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

• (n.) The inner fibrous bark of various plants; especially of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
• (n.) A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.

• African: Of the City of Bubastis
• Egyptian Mythology: Variant of Bastet