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