The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Bird's-eye \Bird's"-eye`\, a.
   1. Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a
      glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into
      details; as, a bird's-eye view.
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   2. Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye
      diaper; bird's-eye maple.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Bird's-eye \Bird's"-eye`\, n. (Bot.)
   A plant with a small bright flower, as the Adonis or
   pheasant's eye, the mealy primrose (Primula farinosa), and
   species of Veronica, Geranium, etc.
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