1. [noun] (now rare) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent. [from 15th c.]
2. [noun] An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak. [from 16th c.]
3. [noun] An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]
4. [noun] A wonderful example of something. [from 17th c.]
5. [noun] An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]
6. [noun] An unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration; 'she is a chess prodigy'.
7. [noun] A sign of something about to happen; 'he looked for an omen before going into battle'.
8. [noun] An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality; 'the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor'.
