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KK Pronunciation

〔 bæst 〕

Pronunciation

〔 bæst 〕


Overview of noun bast

The noun bast has 3 senses


  • bast, bast fiber -- (strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants)

  • phloem, bast -- ((botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes)

  • Bast -- (cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun)