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bast: Meaning and Definition of

bast

Pronunciation: (bast), [key]
— n.
  1. phloem.
  2. Also calledany of several strong, woody fibers, as flax, hemp, ramie, or jute, obtained from phloem tissue and used in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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basswood basta*
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