bird's-eye
[ burdz-ahy ]
/ ˈbɜrdzˌaɪ /
adjective
noun, plural bird's-eyes.
any of various plants having small, round, bright-colored flowers, as a primrose, Primula farinosa, or a speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys.
Textiles.
- a woven, allover pattern on fabrics, characterized chiefly by small diamond shapes resembling the eyes of a bird.
- a fabric having this pattern, especially a cotton used for diapers or a linen used for toweling.
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Birdseye
[ burdz-ahy ]
/ ˈbɜrdzˌaɪ /
noun
Clarence, 1886–1956, U.S. inventor and businessman: developer of food-freezing process.
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bird's-eye
adjective
- seen or photographed from high above
- summarizing the main points of a topic; summary (esp in the phrase bird's-eye view)
having markings resembling birds' eyes
noun
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