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prodigy

prod.i.gy \'pra:d-*-je-\ n [L prodigium omen, monster, fr. pro-, prod- + 
   -igium (a]kin to aio I say) - more at ADAGE archaic  1a: a portentous event 
   : OMEN  1b: something extraordinary or inexplicable  2a: an extraordinary, 
   marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or event  2b: a highly talented 
   child