prodigy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

noun (plural prodigies)

[often with modifier]
  • a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities: a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day
  • an outstanding example of a particular quality: Germany seemed a prodigy of industrial discipline
  • an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature: omens and prodigies abound in Livy’s work

Origin:

late 15th century (denoting something extraordinary considered to be an omen): from Latin prodigium 'portent'