in·star 1 ( n-stär )tr.v. in·starred, in·star·ring, in·stars To stud with or as if with stars. |
in·star 2 (nstär )n. A stage of an insect or other arthropod between molts. [New Latin  nstar, from Latin, image, form.] |
instar [ˈɪnstɑː]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the stage in the development of an insect between any two moults
[New Latin from Latin: image]
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| Noun | 1. |  instar - an insect or other arthropod between moltsarthropod - invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin |
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