Definition of bird's–eye
1 : any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers; especially : a speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
2a : an allover pattern for textiles consisting of a small diamond with a center dotb : a fabric woven with this pattern
3 : a small spot in wood surrounded with an ellipse of concentric fibers
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Definition of bird's–eye
1 : marked with spots resembling birds' eyes
2 : having or involving a bird's-eye view bird's–eye perspective
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BIRD'S–EYE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bird's–eye for English Language Learners
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: seen from high above
BIRD'S–EYE Defined for Kids
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: seen from above as if by a flying bird a bird's-eye view of the city
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