Bast has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun · Proper Noun
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
cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun
Fibre made from the phloem of certain plants and used for matting and cord.
Alternative spelling of Bastet