prodigy prodigy /ˈprɑːdədʒi/

noun

1. An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality  ( prodigy )
   an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
    The Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor
   the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor
   
2. A sign of something about to happen  ( portent , presage , prodigy , omen , prognostic , prognostication )
   a sign of something about to happen
    He looked for an omen before going into battle
   he looked for an omen before going into battle
   
3. An unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration  ( prodigy )
   an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
    She is a chess prodigy
   she is a chess prodigy