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.-marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye diaper; bird's-eye maple.-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.