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Thesaurus: bird's-eye

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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  1. a. 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.
  2. a. Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye diaper; bird's-eye maple.
  3. n. 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.
  4. adj. as from an altitude or distance
  5. j:100 s. as from an altitude or distance