The Collaborative International Dictionary
OEil-de-perdrix
OEil-de-perdrix \[OE]il`-de-per`drix"\, a. [F., lit., eye of a partridge.]
(Ornamental Art) Characterized by, or decorated with, small round points, spots, or rings; as, [oe]il-de-perdrix pattern.
Having a brownish red color; -- used esp. of light-colored red wine.