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Meaning of BIRD'S-EYE

Pronunciation:  'burdz`I

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  Old World plant with axillary racemes of blue-and-white flowers
  2. [adj]  as from an altitude or distance; "a bird's-eye survey"; "a panoramic view"
 

BIRD'S-EYE is a 10 letter word that starts with B.

 

 Synonyms: broad, germander speedwell, panoramic, Veronica chamaedrys, wide
 
 See Also: speedwell, veronica

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Bird's"-eye`\, a.
    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.
    
    
  2. \Bird's"-eye`\, n. (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.
    
    
 

 

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