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bast fiber
bast fi·ber


noun 
Definition:
 
U.S. fibrous material from plants: a strong woody fibrous material obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants such as flax, hemp, and jute. Use: ropes, mats, textiles.
Canadian term  bast
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