Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Bipinnaria · Bi·pin·na·ri·a · IPA /ˌbaɪ.pɪˈnɛɹi.ə/ 01 n. The larva of certain starfishes as developed in the free-swimming stage. 1. The larva of certain starfishes as developed in the free-swimming stage.(Zool.)