noun
a prodigy whose talents are recognized at an early age
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Mozart was a child prodigy
• Syn: ↑infant prodigy, ↑wonder child
• Hypernyms:
↑prodigy, ↑child, ↑kid, ↑youngster, ↑minor, ↑shaver, ↑nipper, ↑small fry, ↑tiddler, ↑tike, ↑tyke, ↑fry, ↑nestling
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a child who is extremely skilful at something that usually only adults can do
Useful english dictionary. 2012.