bast fiber
noun
: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics
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First Known Use
1821, in the meaning defined above
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“Bast fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bast%20fiber. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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bast fiber
noun
: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics
called also bast
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