Pronunciation: ' b ə rdz- ˌ ī
Function: noun
Date: 1597
1 : any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers especially : a speedwell ( Veronica chamaedrys )
2 a : an allover pattern for textiles consisting of a small diamond with a center dot b : a fabric woven with this pattern
3 : a small spot in wood surrounded with an ellipse of concentric fibers