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phloem, bast | [in botany] tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes | |
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bast, bast fiber | strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants | |
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Bast | cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun |