Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for BIRDS'-EYE
BIRD'-PEP-PERBIRDS'-EYE-MA'PLE
BIRDS'-EYE, n. [bird and eye.]
The popular name of a genus of plants, called also Pheasant's eye, known in botany by the generic term Adonis. There are several species, some of which produce beautiful flowers. – Encyc.
Return to page 81 of the letter “B”.