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Definition of Birdseye
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. 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.
Definition of Birdseye
1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of bird's-eye) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Birdseye
1. a flowering plant [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Birdseye
Literary usage of Birdseye
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann, Edward Aloysius Pace, Condé Bénoist Pallen, Thomas Joseph Shahan, John Joseph Wynne (1913)
"... children of this marriage are deemed to be "legitimate children of the parent
who at the time of the marriage was competent to contract" (birdseye, ..."
2. Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography: Genealogical-memorial, Representative by American Historical Society, Samuel Hart (1917)
"Mr. birdseye is of the ninth American generation of the family founded by John
birdseye, who, according to an eminent authority, was a Puritan in England in ..."
3. The New England Magazine by Making of America Project (1887)
"BY GEORGE birdseye. Long, dripping icicles hang from the eaves, They fringe the
branches with their jewelled leaves, Like sunlit opals, gleaming with the ..."
4. A Satire Anthology by Carolyn Wells (1905)
""Married? 'Tis well; for I've been married twice!" "Begone! We'll have no fools
in Paradise!" George birdseye. ..."
5. A Satire Anthology by Carolyn Wells (1905)
""Married? 'Tis well; for I've been married twice!" "Begone! We'll have no fools
in Paradise!" George birdseye. ..."
6. Werner's Readings and Recitations (1891)
"birdseye, George (1844—).—Born in New York City, Nov. 21, and educated at the
College of the City of New York, he entered Harvard University and was ..."
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