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bird's-eye
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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]
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