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her·o·ine

[her-oh-in]
noun
1.
a woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities.
2.
the principal female character in a story, play, film, etc.

Origin:
1650–60; < Latin hērōīnē < Greek hērōī́nē, feminine of hḗrōs hero; see -ine2

su·per·her·o·ine, noun

heroin, heroine.
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  • She's a prototypical heroine of her day because her life had to revolve around her relationships and her family.
  • Each time his heroine gets near her prey, he eludes her at the last moment.
  • The girl's courageous act-and the landmark legal battle that ensued-turned her into an international heroine for women's rights.
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heroine (ˈhɛrəʊɪn)
 
n
1.  a woman possessing heroic qualities
2.  a woman idealized for possessing superior qualities
3.  the main female character in a novel, play, film, etc

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