[bird's-eye] n (1597) 1: any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers; esp: 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
[2]bird's-eye adj (1665) 1: marked with spots resembling birds' eyes
2: having or involving a bird's-eye view "~ perspective" "a ~ survey of the topic"