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prodigy

prod·i·gy [ próddəjee ] (plural prod·i·gies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody with exceptional talent: somebody who shows an exceptional talent at an early age

2. something marvelous: something very impressive or amazing

[15th century. < Latin prodigium "prophetic sign, portent"]
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