bird's-eye

• POS: Adjective, Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

bird's-eye, a. 

•  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.  [1913 Webster]
•  Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye diaper; bird's-eye maple.  [1913 Webster]

bird's-eye, n. 

 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.  [1913 Webster]