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prodigy.

An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/General-American
  1. An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.

  2. An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.

  3. A wonderful example of something.

  4. An extremely talented person, especially a child.

  5. An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).

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