BAST FIBER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase bast fiber. (close relations)
Definition of BAST FIBER
fiber
Best Alternative Words for BAST FIBER
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flax | nounn | |||||||
noun • fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric • plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem | ||||||||
jute | nounn | |||||||
noun • a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Saxons to become Anglo-Saxons • a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks | ||||||||
linen | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant • a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish • white goods or clothing made with linen cloth | ||||||||
bast | ||||||||
noun • cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun • strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants • (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes |