the form taken by an insect (e.g. a butterfly) between the time when it creeps or crows (as a larva) and the time when it flies

growth

the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress

growth

the (scientific) process of developing from an earlier or simpler state

development, progress

(of land, plants etc) producing strong plants

ready to bear, produce

the process of growing or developing

development, progress

main; most important; excellent; first-rate; to cover (a surface) with the first coat of paint, oil, varnish etc

best part of existence

forward movement; improvement; to come nearer to completion

advancement, gain