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1. (adj.) bird's-eye
seen from above; panoramic:
a bird's-eye view of the city.
2. bird's-eye
superficial; general:
a bird's-eye view of ancient history.
3. bird's-eye
having markings resembling birds' eyes:
bird's-eye tweed.
4. (n.) bird's-eye
any of various plants having small, round, bright-colored flowers, as a primrose, Primula farinosa.
5. bird's-eye
a pattern in fabric, typically a small diamond with a center dot.
6. bird's-eye
a fabric having this pattern.
Etymology: (1590–1600)
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| Definition of 'Bird's-eye' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) germander speedwell, bird's eye, Veronica chamaedrys
Old World plant with axillary racemes of blue-and-white flowers
2. (adj) bird's-eye, panoramic
as from an altitude or distance
"a bird's-eye survey"; "a panoramic view"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) Bird's-eye
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 view
2. (adj) Bird's-eye
marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye diaper; bird's-eye maple
3. (noun) Bird's-eye
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
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