bird's-eye

• ⇰ Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into details; <as>as, a <ex>bird's-eye</ex> view</as>.
• ⇰ Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; <as>as, <ex>bird's-eye</ex> diaper; <ex>bird's-eye</ex> maple</as>.

• ⇰ A plant with a small bright flower, as the Adonis or pheasant's eye, the mealy primrose (<spn>Primula farinosa</spn>), and species of Veronica, Geranium, etc.