instar

in·star

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Definitions of instar word

noun instar an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts. 1
verb with object instar to set with or as if with stars. 1
verb with object instar Archaic. to place as a star. to make a star of. 1
noun instar A phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal. 1
noun instar the stage in the development of an insect between any two moults 0
noun instar any of the various stages of an insect or other arthropod between molts 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < New Latin, Latin īnstar equivalent, counterpart

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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