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Birds·eye
(bûrd′zī′), Clarence 1886-1956. American inventor who received over 300 patents, most notably for methods of quick-freezing food.
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Birds•eye
(ˈbɜrdzˌaɪ)n.
Clarence, 1886–1956, U.S. inventor and businessman: developer of food-freezing process.
bird's′-eye`
adj., n., pl. -eyes. adj.
1. seen from above; panoramic: a bird's-eye view of the city.
2. superficial; general: a bird's-eye view of ancient history.
3. having markings resembling birds' eyes: bird's-eye tweed.
n. 4. any of various plants having small, round, bright-colored flowers, as a primrose, Primula farinosa.
5.
a. a pattern in fabric, typically a small diamond with a center dot.
b. a fabric having this pattern.
[1590–1600]
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