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heroine

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Main Entry: her·o·ine
Pronunciation: \ˈher-ə-wən, ˈhir-, ˈhe-rə-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin heroina, from Greek hērōinē, feminine of hērōs
Date: 1609

1 a : a mythological or legendary woman having the qualities of a hero b : a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities
2 a : the principal female character in a literary or dramatic work b : the central female figure in an event or period


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