παιδί

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παιδίον (paidíon), a diminutive of παῖς (paîs, 'child'). The root παιδ- (paid-) appears in many English words such as 'pedagogy' (teaching children), 'pediatrics' (medical care for children), and 'encyclopedia' (originally meaning 'complete instruction for children'). The word reflects the importance of children in Greek culture throughout history.