bird's-eye Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite as from an altitude or distance
    panoramic.
    • a bird's-eye survey
    • a panoramic view

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Bird's"-eye` adjective
Definitions
  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 view.
  2. Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye diaper; bird's-eye maple.
Bird's"-eye` noun
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913