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Bird's-eye
Bird’s′-eyeˊ
,Adj.
1.
Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into details;
as, a
. bird’s-eye
view2.
Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes;
as,
. bird's-eye
diaper; bird's-eye
mapleBird’s′-eyeˊ
,Noun.
(Bot.)
A plant with a small bright flower, as the Adonis or pheasant's eye, the mealy primrose (
Primula farinosa
), and species of Veronica, Geranium, etc. Definition 2024
bird's-eye
bird's-eye
See also: birdseye
English
Alternative forms
- bird's eye, birds eye, birds-eye, birdseye
Adjective
bird's-eye (comparative more bird's-eye, superlative most bird's-eye)
Derived terms
- (spots): bird's-eye maple, bird's-eye rot, bird's-eye spot
- (panoramic): bird's-eye view
Noun
bird's-eye (plural bird's-eyes)