bast fiber

noun

: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

bast fiber

noun

ˈbast- 

: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics

called also bast