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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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Noun1.instarinstar - an insect or other arthropod between molts
arthropod - invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin


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