BAST BASS
\bˈast bˈe͡ɪs], \bˈast bˈeɪs], \b_ˈa_s_t b_ˈeɪ_s]\
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The inner fibrous bark of the lime tree, of which the Russian matting used in gardens is made. Bast is also obtained from the leafstalks of two Brazilian palms, Attalea funifera and Leopoldinia Piassaba; and Cuba bast from the inner bark of Paritium elatum.
By Henry Percy Smith
