Bast

[bæst]

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

(noun.) strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants.

Typed by Annette--From WordNet

(n.) The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.

(n.) A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.

Edited by Blair

n. the inner bark of the lime-tree: matting made of it.

Edited by Claudette