bast

Words with a similar base: bast, bast_fiber

'bast'

[bast.n.01] as in: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants

'bast'

[phloem.n.01] as in: (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g.,

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from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes

'bast'

[bast.n.03] as in: cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun