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her⋅o⋅ine

  [her-oh-in]
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–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; < L hērōīnē < Gk hērōnē, fem. of hrōs hero; see -ine 2
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her·o·ine   (hěr'ō-ĭn)   
n.  
  1. A woman noted for courage and daring action.
  2. A woman noted for special achievement in a particular field.
  3. The principal female character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation. See Usage Note at hero.

[Latin hērōīnē, hērōīna, from Greek hērōinē, feminine of hērōs, hero; see hero.]
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Heroine

Her"o*ine\, n. [F. h['e]ro["i]ne, L. heroina, Gr. ?, fem. of ?. See Hero.]

1. A woman of an heroic spirit.

The heroine assumed the woman's place. --Dryden.

2. The principal female person who figures in a remarkable action, or as the subject of a poem or story.
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Language Translation for : heroine
Spanish: heroína,
German: das Heroin,
Japanese: ヘロイン
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