BIRD'S-EYE


Meaning of BIRD'S-EYE in English

/berrdz"uy'/ , adj., n., pl. bird's-eyes .

adj.

1. seen from above, as by a bird in flight; panoramic: a bird's-eye view of the city.

2. omitting many details; hasty; superficial; general: a bird's-eye view of ancient history.

3. having spots or markings resembling birds' eyes: bird's-eye tweed.

n.

4. any of various plants having small, round, bright-colored flowers, as a primrose, Primula farinosa, or a speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys.

5. Textiles.

a. a woven, allover pattern on fabrics, characterized chiefly by small diamond shapes resembling the eye of a bird.

b. a fabric having this pattern, esp. a cotton used for diapers or a linen used for toweling.

[ 1590-1600; BIRD + 'S 1 + EYE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .