bast fiber

/bæst ˌfaɪbər/
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Other forms: bast fibers

Definitions of bast fiber
  1. noun
    strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
    synonyms: bast
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    type of:
    natural fiber, natural fibre
    fiber derived from plants or animals
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