bird's-eye
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noun \ˈbərdz-ˌī\Definition of BIRD'S-EYE
1
: any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers; especially : a speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
2
a : an allover pattern for textiles consisting of a small diamond with a center dot b : a fabric woven with this pattern
3
: a small spot in wood surrounded with an ellipse of concentric fibers
First Known Use of BIRD'S-EYE
1597
2bird's–eye
adjectiveDefinition of BIRD'S-EYE
1
: marked with spots resembling birds' eyes
2
: having or involving a bird's-eye view <bird's–eye perspective>
See First Known Use of BIRD'S-EYE
1665
Related to BIRD'S-EYE
- Synonyms
- all-around (also all-round), bird's-eye, broad, nonspecific, overall
- Antonyms
- close-up, delineated, detailed, molecular, particularized, specific
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