n., pl., -kin·der (-kĭn'dər).
- A child prodigy.
- A person of remarkable talent or ability who achieves great success or acclaim at an early age.
[German : Wunder, wonder, prodigy (from Middle High German , from Old High German wuntar) + Kind, child; see kindergarten.]
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