1. Noun
The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
2. Noun
A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.
3. Noun
(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
Vocabulary classified under Biology
4. Noun
strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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